Senior CEI Inspector

Luster National•Atlanta, GA

2d•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 is advanced technical work supporting engineers in 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 other employees. 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 MARTA North Springs Station (Exit 5C) in Fulton County to just north of McFarland Parkway (Exit 12) in Forsyth County. The exact location may change. Training materials will be provided to help obtain required certifications. The position may also involve contract administration, project engineering on smaller construction projects, and administration and management of local-let projects. The Senior CEI Inspector will attend project administration and coordination meetings and support municipalities in meeting LAP requirements and closing out projects. Compensation is expected to be $72,000–$85,000 per year ($35–$41 per hour), depending on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, licenses, and geographic location.

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 algebra, geometry, and trigonometry related to highway and transportation engineering.
Skill in 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.
Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with Georgia law.
Proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Outlook, and the internet.
Obtain required GDOT certifications and pass the specified Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests within six months of beginning work on the GDOT project; certifications from other agencies or states may possibly be substituted.
GDOT WECS certification.
GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification.
GSWCC Level 1a (Erosion Control) certification.
Passing scores on GDOT Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests – Group 3 (Earthwork, Bridges, Incidental Items).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong collaboration and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

Conduct independent, complex inspections of roadway and structure construction processes and materials to ensure compliance with construction contracts.
Supervise lower-level inspectors performing routine to moderately complex inspections.
Perform contract administration duties, including field measurements of pay items and completion of required Department documentation.
Participate in Concept Meetings, Field Plan Reviews, 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 below $10,000,000.
Administer, inspect, and manage local-let projects once they are assigned to Construction.
Attend meetings related to project administration and coordination.
Ensure local municipalities comply with LAP processes and effectively close out completed projects.
Verify invoiced work has been satisfactorily completed and ensure project funding allocations are appropriately managed across project phases.
Supervise and instruct lower-level employees in proper work methods.