Senior Inspector

RK&K•Nashville, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

RK&K is hiring an experienced Construction Inspector to join its Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in and around Charlotte, North Carolina. The inspector conducts field inspections for transportation, highway, and structural construction projects in the heavy civil industry. The role evaluates materials and construction processes for compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions, and includes inspection documentation, field measurements, and contract administration support.

Requirements

At least five years of roadway inspection experience involving highway construction methods, materials, standards, and specifications.
Valid driver's license and favorable driving record.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, navigate uneven terrain, climb ladders or stairs, and occasionally carry inspection equipment and materials weighing 20–30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and potentially be exposed to construction-related hazards.

Nice To Haves

NCDOT Erosion & Sediment Control Level II certification.
NCDOT Introduction to Asphalt Pavements certification.
NCDOT QMS Roadway Technician certification.
NCDOT Concrete Field Technician certification.
ACI Concrete Field Technician certification.
NCDOT ABC Sampling Technician certification.
NCDOT Borrow Pit Sampling Technician certification.
NCDOT Conventional Density Technician certification.
NICET certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform complex and routine construction inspections to assess materials, construction processes, and compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions.
Manage multiple project assignments.
Conduct field inspections.
Use mobile devices to document work as required in North Carolina.
Review drawings and understand the design of the construction to be inspected.
Document inspection results and communicate them to the supervisor.
Conduct field measurements to establish quantities for pay item documentation and other contract administration documentation.
Inspect work zones for proper traffic control setup, erosion control devices and their maintenance, utility coordination, and right-of-way issue resolution.