Senior Construction Inspector
About The Position
STV is seeking Senior Construction Inspectors to join our Transportation Division in Columbia, Charleston, Aiken, and Myrtle Beach, SC. These positions offer an exciting opportunity to support our growing Construction Management and CEI practice, helping to expand our services and enhance client relationships across the state. As a Senior Construction Inspector at STV, you will play a key role in major transportation projects, contributing to the development of critical infrastructure while enjoying a supportive, work-life balanced culture. This role provides a platform for career growth, offering opportunities to maintain and strengthen client relationships, broaden STV’s regional presence, and be part of impactful, high-profile projects. STV, an ENR Top 50 firm, is looking for professionals who lead by example, communicate effectively, and have a strong foundation in construction safety principles. If you are a driven, detail-oriented professional with a passion for quality and innovation in transportation construction, we encourage you to apply. Perform construction inspection activities and assist in the administration of highway, bridge, rail, and tunnel construction projects. The employee will typically be assigned to SCDOT or other roadway, bridge, rail, or tunnel construction projects. Daily travel to project site will be required. Candidates may need to work nights and weekends when required. Overnight travel is not expected but may be necessary on a limited basis.
Requirements
- Applicant must possess a minimum of 8+ years of construction inspection experience.
- Applicant must possess the following certifications or have the ability to acquire them (at no cost to the candidate) within 6 months of beginning employment, as schedule permits:
- SCDOT Earthwork, Drainage and Base Course Technician
- SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician
- ACI Field Level I
- SCDOT Level I & II Concrete Certified
- Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector
- SCDOT Foundations
- SCDOT Pavement Preservation, Seal Coat, Micro/Slurry, Concrete Pavement
- Temporary Traffic Control Design and Supervision
- Candidates must hold a hold a valid state driver’s license and clean driving record and have the ability to lift 50 pounds, traverse rough terrain, walk or stand for extended periods of time while performing manual tasks, and work outdoors during all types of weather.
Responsibilities
- Apply safety philosophy to all job responsibilities and ability to work safely in an outside environment
- Monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications
- Establish engineering controls for the construction contractor and inspection of the work
- Prepare daily inspection reports
- Perform on-site material testing and sampling
- Perform measurement and documentation of completed work
- Read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications
- Effectively communicate with project staff and clients, both verbal and written communication
- Intermediate knowledge of computer and AASHTOWare and Projectwise
- Train and/or mento junior staff
Benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (16 days)
- Paid Holidays (9 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
