Senior Roadway Inspector

RS&H•Waynesville, NC

23h•Onsite

About The Position

RS&H is seeking an experienced roadway construction inspector for its Transportation-Construction Management team in the Asheville and Waynesville, North Carolina areas. The position works outdoors at active construction sites as part of the construction management team, observing contractors’ work to assess progress and quality. The role performs complex technical assignments involving field surveying, construction layout, engineering computations, construction inspection, and field testing. The inspector coordinates and manages junior inspectors and may direct, guide, and mentor them. The position also reviews and interprets contract documents to assess contractor compliance, maintains detailed and accurate records of daily operations and significant project events, and samples and field-tests component materials and completed work. Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States. Visa sponsorship and visa transfer are not available for this position.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and seven years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in construction inspection, including exposure to bridge and/or roadway construction inspection, or a degree in civil engineering.
Materials sampling and testing certifications.
Valid driver’s license, insurability, and ability to safely operate a vehicle on highways and construction sites.
Comfort working outdoors and tolerating exposure to the elements.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, prioritization, and communication skills.
Ability to interact effectively and build relationships with others.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; visa sponsorship and visa transfer are not available.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10-Hour certification.
DOT certifications.
ACI Concrete Testing Technician certification.

Responsibilities

Observe contractors’ work to assess construction progress and quality.
Perform field surveying, construction layout, engineering computations, construction inspections, and field tests.
Coordinate and manage junior inspectors; direct, guide, and mentor them as needed.
Review and interpret contract documents to determine whether contractor work complies with requirements.
Maintain detailed, accurate records of contractor daily operations and significant events affecting the work.
Sample and conduct field testing of component materials and completed work.