Senior Construction Inspector II

Raba Kistner Inc.•Columbia, SC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Raba Kistner, Inc. is a premier Engineering Consulting and Program Management firm. Our purpose is to build a better and more sustainable world for our employees, their families, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our Core Values are: Community, Integrity, Passion, Quality, Growth. Raba Kistner is seeking a detailed-oriented, dependable Senior Construction Inspector II to join our Infrastructure team in the Columbia, SC area. This individual oversees construction inspection activities to ensure compliance with project plans, approved shop/working drawings, project documents, and specifications reporting observations orally and in writing to direct report. This position requires application of engineering principles, keeping in alignment with established procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Generally, but not necessarily must have a minimum of 20 years’ experience in roadway and related facilities, construction inspection or NICET Level IV certification in Transportation Engineering Technology (Highway Construction).
Possess a valid driver’s license within the applicable jurisdiction and meet firm’s auto insurability requirements.
Able to travel to project sites and maneuver over rough and uneven terrain.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
Able to perform mathematical calculations using basic algebra (fundamental laws, algebraic expressions), geometry, and the trigonometric functions of right triangles.
Thorough knowledge of highway construction plans, construction inspection procedures, and specifications, materials used in highway construction, and materials testing procedures.
Considerable knowledge of the State specific manual of Uniform Traffic control Devices or National Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices approved by the Federal Highway Administrator as the National Standard.
Able to use hand tools such as sledgehammers, shovels, and picks.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Troxler Manufacturing or equal radiation safety course to use nuclear gauges
Completion of State specific Technician Training and Certification Program (TTCP) for applicable testing/sampling procedures (or ability to complete within 6 months of employment)
ACI Field Testing Technician Level 1 certifications and trainings

Responsibilities

Prepare and submit accurate, legible, comprehensive and complete testing and/or inspection reports on a daily basis in accordance with established quality procedures.
Review plans, specifications, general notes and shop/working drawings for assigned activities prior to performing assigned duties.
Perform, supervise, and report on frequency compliance and coordinate field tests on materials and completed work using standard methods established by AASHTO, ASTM or other agency with appropriate, properly calibrated testing equipment.
Train and serve as a lead worker for less experienced workers; assigning work priority tasks.
Assist direct report in planning and coordinating inspection operations.
Meet with contractor’s supervisors or other project leaders on project sites to discuss and coordinate testing, sampling, or inspection of construction materials or construction procedures.
Review materials tests and completed work performed by inspectors to ensure compliance with requirements of established procedures.
Verify adequacy of samples and locations at which samples are collected to ensure representative distribution of sampling and testing.
The safe utilization, storage, and maintenance of all documents and tools, including company vehicle.
Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external personnel.
Work closely with direct report to establish priorities and deadlines, as well as provide updates on progress or delays of tasks or assignments.
Understand, adhere, and participate in the Raba Kistner Health & Safety and BBS Programs, setting a good example of our safety standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.