Construction Inspector-Atlanta, GA

Accura Engineering•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Inspector assists Senior Inspectors with construction oversight and inspection duties for roadway, bridge, and related infrastructure work in Atlanta, Georgia. The role includes reviewing construction plans, specifications, and shop drawings; monitoring construction activities for compliance with quality standards and specifications; auditing developer and Independent Construction Quality Assurance (ICQA) processes; and inspecting roadways, structures, and drainage systems for compliance with project requirements. The inspector also supports verification of sampling and testing for soils, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete; attends pre-activity meetings; documents findings in electronic reports; and promotes safety in construction activities. The position requires a qualifying combination of education and progressive roadway and bridge construction inspection experience. The selected candidate must obtain required certifications and pass applicable qualification tests within specified time frames, approximately six months. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required to drive company vehicles to project sites, and employment is conditional on passing a Motor Vehicle Records review. Work may involve night, holiday, and weekend assignments as needed. Field conditions may include heights, live traffic, proximity to water, and adverse weather.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualification pathways: bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology and two years of progressive roadway and bridge construction inspection experience; associate degree in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology and five years of progressive roadway and bridge construction inspection experience; high school diploma or equivalent and seven years of progressive roadway and bridge construction inspection experience as an employee or OVF for a State Highway Agency and construction experience; or an equivalent combination of training and related experience.
Obtain required certifications and pass applicable qualification tests within specified time frames, approximately six months, including GDOT Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests—Group 1 (General Provisions, Auxiliary Items, Basic Highway Math, and Basic Highway Plan Reading), GDOT WECS, GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification, and GSWCC Level 1a (Erosion Control). Certifications from other agencies or states may possibly be substituted.
Basic proficiency in highway construction methods, materials, and equipment.
Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents and specifications.
Proficiency in using computers and office equipment for documentation and reporting.
Valid U.S. driver’s license to drive company vehicles to project sites.
Pass a Motor Vehicle Records review as a condition of employment.
Willingness to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree or technical training in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, and five years of roadway construction-related experience or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education.
Prior experience on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects.
Proficiency in geometry and trigonometry as applied to construction surveying and layout.
Proficient written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist Senior Inspectors with construction oversight and inspection duties.
Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
Monitor construction activities for compliance with quality standards and specifications.
Conduct field audits of developer and Independent Construction Quality Assurance (ICQA) processes.
Inspect roadways, structures, and drainage systems for conformance to project requirements.
Observe and support verification of materials sampling and testing for soils, aggregate, asphalt, and concrete.
Attend pre-activity meetings with contractors and quality teams.
Document inspection findings and prepare electronic reports.
Uphold and promote safety practices in construction activities.