MEI Inspector

EXP•Tampa, FL

About The Position

EXP is seeking an MEI Inspector in the Tampa area. The role involves reviewing stormwater pipe inspection videos, analyzing and recording data for reports, performing quality assurance reviews, and documenting site activities throughout the contract. The inspector oversees, documents, reviews, and assesses contractor compliance with contractual requirements; reviews construction documents and drawings to reduce construction issues and potential extra work orders; and measures contractor work accurately to support correct payments. The inspector assists the Project Administrator with contract submissions, such as critical path schedules and RFIs, and with staff scheduling and coordination. The role includes attending progress meetings, providing feedback on construction progress and issues, supervising a junior inspector, and inspecting and testing soils, concrete, steel, and masonry materials on road and bridge projects. The inspector also reads and interprets drawings and specifications, observes general job safety practices, and monitors 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 graduation or equivalent, plus construction inspection experience; the posting states 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.
Knowledge of Contract Administration, required for managing FDOT contracts.
Knowledge of Contract Inspection.
Knowledge of Permit Inspection.
Knowledge of Roadway Characteristics Inventory.
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

Review and examine stormwater pipe inspection videos; analyze and record data for reports; and perform quality assurance reviews.
Document all on-site activities for the duration of 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 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 a junior inspector.
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.