CEI Inspector I

Luster National•Atlanta, GA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Luster is seeking a CEI Inspector I to provide Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) services for transportation projects in Georgia. The position may support higher-level inspectors and engineers with highway and bridge construction inspection assignments. Work is generally performed under technical and administrative supervision, and other duties may be assigned. This is a long-term, full-time, onsite position. The initial primary location is a 16-mile corridor north of Atlanta, running along SR 400 from the MARTA North Springs Station (Exit 5C) in Fulton County to just north of McFarland Parkway (Exit 12) in Forsyth County. The exact position location may change. The inspector will conduct inspections of roadways, structures, construction processes, and materials to ensure compliance with construction contracts. Duties include contract documentation and field measurements of pay items. Required certifications and GDOT Construction Engineering Inspection Training test passing scores must be obtained within six months of beginning work on the GDOT project. Certifications from other agencies or states may possibly be substituted. The expected salary is $41,000–$62,000 per year ($20–$30 per hour), with the actual offer depending on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, licenses, and geographic location. Luster states that it is committed to an inclusive work environment and that qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Positions may be subject to a background check and drug test after a conditional offer, as allowed by applicable regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with Georgia law.
At least 1.5 years of experience working as a CEI Inspector.
Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction.
Considerable knowledge of mathematical functions, including geometry.
Skill in using office equipment such as calculators and computers.
Ability to read, interpret, and explain construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures.
Ability to take notes and prepare or review reports.
Ability to instruct other employees in proper work methods.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Outlook, and the internet.
Excellent verbal and written communication, multitasking, organizational, and collaboration skills.
GDOT WECS certification.
GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification.
GSWCC Level 1a (Erosion Control) certification.
Passing scores on GDOT Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests – Group 1: General Provisions, Auxiliary Items, Basic Highway Math, and Basic Highway Plan Reading.
Passing scores on GDOT Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests – Group 2: Pavements, Bases, Subbases, Minor Drainage Structures, and Construction Erosion Control.
For titles containing GDOT certifications or Engineering Skills Development Test passing scores, obtain the certifications and passing scores within six months of beginning work on the GDOT project; certifications from other agencies or states may possibly be substituted.

Responsibilities

Perform independent complex inspections of roadways, structures, construction processes, and materials to ensure compliance with the construction contract.
Perform moderately complex inspections or supervise other inspectors conducting routine and standardized inspections.
Inspect asphalt and concrete materials and mixes; pavement spreading, rolling, depth, alignment, and compaction; roadways and structures for conformance to plans and specifications; structural materials and members; culvert placement; and structural operations including foundation excavation, piling, reinforcing and structural steel, concrete, and backfill placement.
Inspect traffic control and erosion control devices.
Perform a more complex variety of calculations and computations as needed.
Perform contract documentation, including field measurements of pay items and other Department-required documentation.
Support higher-level inspectors and engineers on highway and bridge construction inspection assignments.
Instruct other employees in proper work methods.