CEI Inspector I

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Columbia, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a CEI Inspector I to join our team in Columbia, SC. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Requirements

High school diploma (GED) required.
Entry level position, no prior experience required.

Nice To Haves

Engineering program completion preferred; commensurate experience considered.
Any construction/inspection experience on roadway projects preferred.
Experience on DOT or municipal roadway projects including daily records and reports on asphalt paving, concrete work, grading, structural work, and erosions control preferred.
DOT CEI Certifications are a plus.
Current state CEPSCI (Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector) registration strongly preferred.
Introductory knowledge of road and bridge construction techniques, design, DOT specifications and documents, standard operations, policies and procedures of a firm, preferably within the A/E industry preferred.
Familiarity with or the ability to learn how to use tools and equipment such as air meter, slump cone, transit, level, and tape measure preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform work under direct supervision of an experienced professional and follow established procedures and clearly defined processes.
Receive direction on all aspects of assignments, specific tasks and how to execute.
Work is thoroughly reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles.
Assist in the maintenance of existing client relationships.
Observe and inspect construction work and prepare daily inspection reports and constructability reviews.
Oversee daily construction work including work zone traffic control, earthwork, erosion control, asphalt paving, concrete paving, drainage structure installation, reinforced concrete, and equipment installation.
Observe construction work in progress to ensure performance with specifications and contract documents.
Review coordinated sets of working drawings.
Complete daily calculating, reporting, documenting, and communicating verbally and in writing.
Compute quantities for items such as concrete, asphalt, steel, earthwork, drainage structures, and traffic control devices.
Operate company vehicle, computer, and testing equipment.
Analyze shop drawings of moderate complexity.
Maintain daily job log.
Refer and report problems and deviations from plans and specifications to management.
Take part in reviewing submittents, assisting with RFI's, and other related activities.
May give some direction to contractors and act as field engineer representative and owner's representative regarding problem solving and field changes.