Construction Engineering Inspector

GFT • Columbia, SC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Construction Engineering Inspector to join our Construction Services team. GFT is an engineering firm focused on construction and program management services, emphasizing excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. The company's construction management services aim to transform communities and enhance lives by overseeing projects from start to finish to ensure they are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. This role offers training and career development opportunities, allowing the inspector to understand field dynamics within construction management while working under experienced field engineers on challenging projects.

Requirements

• Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication with technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively 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 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.
• Valid SC Driver's License required.
• Basic computer skills and efficient use of Microsoft Office software.

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

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections.
• Perform relatively complicated mathematical calculations.
• Verify the accuracy of dimensions and project data.
• Examine workmanship for conformity to standards.
• Perform field testing of construction materials including earthwork, base course, concrete, and asphalt.
• Work under the supervision of a field engineer, project manager, or senior-level team member.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED