Construction Engineering Inspector

GFT. • Columbia, SC

1d • $40,000 - $95,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Construction Engineering Inspector to join our Construction Services team in Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach! At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public. Capable of effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required in the upstate, midlands, and/or coastal regions of the state of SC
• Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
• Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction.
• Works productively in a team environment as well as work independently
• Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Requires close visual acuity to review and interpret plan details.
• Must be able to inspect construction sites in rough terrain and variable temperatures

Nice To Haves

• 1-15 years of related experience
• High School diploma
• Flexible – can adapt to shifting priorities
• Can take direction from others and in turn can provide guidance to others
• Valid SC Driver's License required.
• Basic computer skills and efficient use of Microsoft Office software

Responsibilities

• Tasks related to field inspections, performing relatively complicated mathematical calculations, verifying the accuracy of dimensions and project data, and examining workmanship for conformity to standards
• Performing field testing of construction materials including but not limited to earthwork, base course, concrete, and asphalt
• Work under supervision of a field engineer, project manager or senior-level team member

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED