SC ROAD CONSTRUCTION INSPECTORS – Myrtle Beach, SC

OLH•Myrtle Beach, SC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

OLH Inc. is hiring road construction inspectors for SCDOT and Horry County projects in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The inspector oversees, inspects, and monitors contractors’ work to ensure quality control and contract compliance on roadway, structure, and/or bridge construction projects of routine to moderate complexity. The role operates under the direction of a Construction Manager or designee and may include training, directing, or supervising other construction inspectors. The position involves field inspection and testing, project scheduling and documentation, monitoring construction progress and safety, and supporting compliance with applicable contract, environmental, labor, and equal employment requirements. OLH describes this as a long-term work opportunity and offers competitive pay, a company-provided truck, full benefits, paid holidays and vacation, and a generous 401(k) match.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
5–10 years of experience and 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 on a team and independently, take initiative, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

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

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 the placement of construction materials and perform tests on them.
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 on 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.
Perform required materials testing.
Communicate effectively with clients, personnel, and the general public.
Train, direct, or supervise other construction inspectors.
Perform other duties as requested.