Construction Engineering Inspector

GFT • Charlotte, NC

21h • $50,000 - $80,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Construction Engineering Inspector to join our Construction Services team in Charlotte! 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.

As an engineering inspector, you will experience exceptional training and career development opportunities, allowing you to understand dynamics unique to being in the field as part of the construction management function. At the same time, working under the direct charge of experienced field engineers on challenging construction projects.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required, to any assigned project within the State of NC.
• Requires close visual acuity to review and interpret plan details.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ 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 NC Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections, design calculations, verify accuracy of dimensions and project data, and examine workmanship for conformity to standards.
• Work under the supervision of a field engineer, project manager, or senior-level team member.
• Establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
• 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.
• Work productively in a team environment as well as work independently.
• Perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing.
• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Survey and inspect construction sites in rough terrain and variable temperatures.

Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED