MEI Inspector

EXP•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EXP is seeking a MEI Inspector in the Tampa area. The inspector will document site activities throughout the contract and prepare inspection reports; oversee, document, review, and assess the contractor’s compliance with contractual requirements; and review construction documents and drawings to help minimize issues and reduce potential extra work orders. The role includes measuring completed work to support accurate payments, assisting the Project Administrator with contract submissions and staff coordination, attending progress meetings, and providing feedback on construction progress and issues. The position also supervises junior inspectors and involves inspection and testing of soils, concrete, steel, and masonry materials for road and bridge projects. Experience with FDOT construction and specifications is desired. The inspector must read and interpret drawings and specifications, observe general job safety practices, and monitor Work Zone Traffic Control in accordance with contract documents. Weekend and evening work may be required as dictated by the contract.

Requirements

Experience as a Senior Inspector on Florida Department of Transportation projects in the Tampa, Florida area.
High school graduate or equivalent, plus the stated construction inspection experience requirement: the posting says “two (5) years’ experience,” including “one (2) year” in bridge and/or roadway construction inspection.
Alternatively, an Engineer Intern with a Civil Engineering degree and certificate, with the ability to earn required qualifications and certifications within one year.
Demonstrated knowledge of CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level I.
Demonstrated knowledge of CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level I.
Demonstrated knowledge of CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level I.
Demonstrated knowledge of CTQP Pile Driving Inspection.
Demonstrated knowledge of CTQP Drilled Shaft Inspection, required for inspection of all drilled shafts, including miscellaneous structures such as sign, lighting, and traffic signal structures.
Demonstrated knowledge of IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector Level I.
Demonstrated knowledge of CTQP Final Estimates Level I.
Demonstrated knowledge of Contract Administration, required for managing FDOT contracts.
Demonstrated knowledge of Contract Inspection.
Demonstrated knowledge of Permit Inspection.
Demonstrated knowledge of Roadway Characteristics Inventory.
Demonstrated knowledge of Maintenance Management System.

Nice To Haves

Experience with FDOT construction and specifications is desired.
Ability to work as part of a team is a plus.

Responsibilities

Document all on-site activities during the contract and prepare inspection reports.
Oversee, document, review, and assess the contractor’s compliance with contractual requirements.
Review construction documents and drawings to minimize issues and reduce the potential for extra work orders during construction.
Take accurate, detailed measurements of contractor-performed work to ensure accurate payments.
Assist the Project Administrator with reviewing contract submissions, including critical path schedules and RFIs.
Assist the Project Administrator with staff scheduling and coordination.
Attend progress meetings and provide feedback on ongoing construction and issues.
Supervise junior inspectors.
Inspect and test soils, concrete, steel, and masonry materials for road and bridge projects.
Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
Observe general job safety practices.
Monitor and inspect Work Zone Traffic Control in accordance with contract documents.