Senior CEI Inspector

RS&H•Richmond, VA

16h•$74,000 - $114,000•Onsite

About The Position

RS&H is seeking an experienced Senior CEI Inspector with structure inspection experience for its Transportation-Construction Management team in the Richmond, Virginia area. The role focuses on major highway structures, including concrete and steel bridges, and retaining walls such as MSE, soil nail, and drilled shaft walls. The inspector monitors contractors’ on-site construction activities and inspects materials for compliance with plans, specifications, and other contract documents. Candidates should provide a project list with their role and each project’s construction value. Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States; visa sponsorship and transfer are not available. The anticipated salary range is $74,000–$114,000 annually, with compensation determined by qualifications, experience, internal equity, location, and other job-related factors. RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice provides construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services throughout the transportation project life cycle. The position is part of an employee-owned architecture, engineering, and consulting firm whose stated core values are integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 8 years of construction experience, including at least 4 years in roadway/bridge inspection; alternatively, a civil engineering degree and 3 years of road and bridge construction engineering and inspection experience.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Must obtain required certifications and pass applicable qualification tests within specified time frames.
Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend, twist, or stoop frequently and for prolonged periods under varying outdoor conditions.
Ability to reach horizontally and vertically for required tasks.
Ability to use construction or inspection safety equipment, including fall protection.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and shake up to 20 pounds.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; visa sponsorship and transfer are not available.
Strong communication skills and a team-oriented, enthusiastic, motivated, honest, and dependable approach.
Provide a project list that includes the candidate’s role and the project construction value.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10-hour certification.
VDOT experience and certifications.
Experience inspecting major highway structures, including concrete and steel bridges, and retaining walls such as MSE, soil nail, and drilled shaft walls.

Responsibilities

Maintain detailed records of contractors’ daily operations, including manpower, equipment, construction methods, and events affecting the work.
Monitor work-zone traffic-control plans and identify discrepancies and potential issues.
Monitor erosion-control plans and identify discrepancies and potential issues.
Perform sampling and testing of component materials and completed work.
Verify dimensions of prepared and completed work.
Inspect construction work and conduct field tests.
Track and measure completed work quantities for payment.
Perform survey checks.