Senior CEI Inspector

Luster National•Atlanta, GA

2d•$72,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Luster is seeking a Senior CEI Inspector to provide Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) services for transportation projects in Georgia. This advanced-level technical role supports engineers with roadway and structure construction inspection, as well as materials sampling, inspection, and testing. The work involves a broad range of decision-making and judgment and may include directing the work of others. This is a long-term, full-time, onsite position. The initial primary location is a 16-mile corridor north of Atlanta along SR 400, from the MARTA North Springs Station (Exit 5C) in Fulton County to just north of McFarland Parkway (Exit 12) in Forsyth County. The exact position location may change. Training materials will be provided to help obtain required certifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 4 years of progressive transportation technician experience as an employee or consultant for a State Highway Agency, or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction.
Considerable knowledge of mathematical functions, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry related to highway and transportation engineering.
Skill using office equipment such as calculators and computers.
Ability to read, interpret, and explain construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures.
Ability to take notes and prepare or review reports.
Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of lower-level employees.
Licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with Georgia law.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Outlook, and the internet.
Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, leadership, analytical, problem-solving, collaboration, and coordination skills.
Ability to supervise and instruct lower-level employees in proper work methods.
Obtain required GDOT certifications and pass the specified Engineering Skills Development tests within six months of beginning work on the GDOT project; certifications from other agencies or states may possibly be substituted.

Responsibilities

Conduct independent, complex inspections and supervise lower-level inspectors performing routine to moderately complex inspections of roadway and structure construction processes and materials to ensure compliance with construction contracts.
Perform contract administration duties, potentially including field measurements of pay items and completion of Department-required documentation.
Participate in Concept Meetings, Field Plan Reviews (Preliminary and/or Final), CPM schedule reviews, project close-out activities, and other assigned duties.
Perform project engineering duties in place of the Project Engineer on smaller construction projects with construction let amounts under $10,000,000.
Administer, inspect, and manage local let projects once assigned to Construction.
Attend meetings associated with project administration and coordination.
Ensure local municipalities comply with LAP processes so projects can be effectively closed out upon completion.
Verify invoiced work is satisfactorily completed and ensure project funding allocations are appropriately managed across project phases.