SC ROAD CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORS - Columbia, SC

OLH•Columbia, SC

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Road Construction Inspector oversees, inspects, and monitors contractor work on roadway, structure, and/or bridge construction projects of routine to moderate complexity. The role supports projects for SCDOT and various municipalities and works under the direction of a Construction Manager or designee. The inspector helps ensure quality control, contract compliance, and adherence to applicable safety standards, building codes, and specifications. The position is based in Columbia, South Carolina, and the job posting describes it as a long-term work opportunity.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One to five years of experience and a strong working knowledge of roadway, structure, and/or bridge construction methods, materials, standards, construction symbols, and terminology.
Knowledge of state and federal environmental, safety, and Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and regulations.
Knowledge of mathematics, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Ability to operate field inspection equipment.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Excellent organizational, planning, and communication skills.
Detail-oriented and analytical, with the ability to work on multiple assignments.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, take initiative, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Active SCDOT certification in asphalt, earthwork, and/or concrete.
Certifications in Soil and Aggregate Field Compaction, Hydraulic Cement Concrete Field, Pavement Marking, or Flagger Certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee, inspect, and monitor contractual field work, including excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures.
Schedule work and inspection phases.
Advise clients of violations and recommend adjustments to operations.
Take field measurements of pay items.
Check placement of construction materials and perform materials tests.
Check lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment.
Oversee and enforce installation of erosion and siltation controls and safety devices.
Recommend changes to construction plans to accommodate field conditions or provide project cost savings.
Maintain project records, including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, and pay quantity records.
Evaluate and monitor progress schedules, prepare work orders, and prepare monthly estimates.
Monitor Equal Employment Opportunity and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise documentation and compliance with Federal labor requirements and regulations for Federal-aid construction projects.
Inspect and monitor construction sites for adherence to safety standards, building codes, and specifications.
Apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine minor adjustments to construction plans.
Communicate effectively with clients, personnel, and the general public.
Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
Perform other duties as requested.