CEI Roadway and Bridge Construction Inspector 5

CDM Smith•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently accepting resumes for future project work. Qualified candidates will be contacted once next steps have been identified. Our Transportation Construction, Engineering and Inspection group assists in all levels of federal, public, private, and international organizations by offering construction services for transportation systems that reflect community needs. Our value-added program management, best-in-class design-build expertise, and unparalleled sustainability and economic solutions, build partnerships and create solutions for current and future environmental and infrastructure challenges. CDM Smith's CEI team in Nashville, TN is seeking a candidate to inspect and monitor construction activities at the project site(s). Inspector must be able to perform the most complex inspection activities for at least 2 of the 5 categories of construction inspection: 1) Roadway 2) Bridges 3) Drainage 4) Erosion & Control 5) Maintenance & Traffic. Candidate will work under limited supervision or direct supervision depending on the demonstrated knowledge for the assignment. Work will require the knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction; knowledge of geometry and basic mathematics; ability to read, interpret and explain construction plans and drawings, contract provisions, and specifications; and communications ability.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Certifications from a State Highway Agency or National Entity such as ACI (American Concrete Institute) or NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) in earthwork, asphalt, and concrete if required by the client or jurisdiction in which they will be working.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
6 years of related experience.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
Intermediate knowledge of arithmetic.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
Ability to adapt to new technologies and quickly learn new computer, smartphone or related applications and programs.
Advanced knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction.
Ability to read, understand, interpret and explain construction plans and drawings, contract provisions, and specifications.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Performing both complex and routine/standard inspections of construction to evaluate if appropriate materials and construction processes are used; and that construction conforms to plans, specifications, and special provisions.
Uses higher grade of equipment and performs complex calculations to perform construction inspection.
Works under limited supervision or direct supervision depending on the demonstrated knowledge for the specific assignment.
Reviewing drawings to prepare for the construction inspection.
Understands the design of the construction that will be inspected.
Documenting and communicating the results of the inspection and communicates to the supervisor.