CEI Landscape Inspector

AECOM•Tampa, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

AECOM is currently seeking an experienced CEI Landscape Inspector to join our growing team and support a variety of transportation infrastructure projects located in the Tampa FL, area. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful work that helps shape the region's infrastructure while working alongside a collaborative and professional team. Responsible for plant identification, classification, and grades and standards for nursery plants as established by the manual "Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants" by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Receives general supervision from the Senior Landscape Inspector who reviews work while in progress. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Responsible for monitoring conformance to quality, performance, specifications, and/or code requirements by performing inspection duties. Performs daily field inspections and maintains inspection records. Participates in punch lists, testing, and commissioning. Tracks quality assurance progress. Provides input to documentation for area and equipment turnovers. Conducts soil analysis and makes recommendations for soil amendments to ensure optimal plant growth. Coordinates with contractors and subcontractors to ensure timely completion of landscape installation projects. Prepares detailed reports on landscape inspections, including photographic documentation and recommendations for corrective actions. Assists in developing and implementing maintenance plans for newly installed landscapes to ensure long-term success. Participates in pre-construction meetings to review landscape plans and address potential issues before installation begins.

Requirements

High School Diploma plus 4 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education
U.S. Citizenship is required, due to the nature of the work
Valid US Driver’s License required to regularly drive AECOM vehicles to project sites
As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records review

Nice To Haves

FDOT Intermediate MOT
FDEP Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector
Knowledgeable of current Florida Department of Transportation methods for landscape and irrigation installation
FNGLA
Ability to read and interpret Contract Documents

Responsibilities

Performs daily field inspections and maintains inspection records
Participates in punch lists, testing, and commissioning
Tracks quality assurance progress
Provides input to documentation for area and equipment turnovers
Conducts soil analysis and makes recommendations for soil amendments to ensure optimal plant growth
Coordinates with contractors and subcontractors to ensure timely completion of landscape installation projects
Prepares detailed reports on landscape inspections, including photographic documentation and recommendations for corrective actions
Assists in developing and implementing maintenance plans for newly installed landscapes to ensure long-term success
Participates in pre-construction meetings to review landscape plans and address potential issues before installation begins