Senior Inspector

ICE, Civil Engineering, Infrastructure Firm•Sevierville, TN

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About The Position

Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC (ICE) is seeking a Senior CEI Inspector to perform construction inspection work from its Tennessee offices. The role focuses on highway and bridge construction projects, primarily under TDOT, and involves representing clients in interactions with contractors and vendors while building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and business partners. The inspector documents contractor field activities, tracks construction progress and performance, processes payment estimates and work order authorizations, and coordinates fieldwork with contractors. Tablet-based technology is used to document work and access project plans, specifications, and construction standards. The position includes fieldwork at construction sites in varied and sometimes adverse environmental conditions.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
Ability to walk construction sites in various weather conditions.
Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend job-related written communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Completion of pre-employment screenings.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of related experience.
TDOT certifications: TDEC Level 1, TDOT HMA Roadway, TDOT Concrete Field Tech/ACI Grade 1, and Workzone Traffic Control/Flagging.
Ability to meet the physical demands of fieldwork, including walking, standing, bending, climbing stairs or ladders, examining materials and structures, and occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with client managers and serve as the client’s representative in interactions with contractors and vendors.
Oversee and document contractor field activities for highway and bridge construction projects, primarily under TDOT.
Enforce contract terms and document daily construction activities.
Process contractor payments and manage work orders.
Record daily construction progress and contractor performance using established systems and platforms.
Prepare contractor payment estimates based on verified work completion and approved quantities.
Draft and process work order authorizations for adjustments to construction items, including increases or decreases in scope.
Coordinate with contractors to align field activities with project schedules and requirements.
Use tablet-based technology to record field documentation and access project plans, specifications, and construction standards in real time.
Travel to and tour work sites, examine construction materials and finished structures, and conduct inspections.