Transportation Construction Inspector (All Levels)

SUMMIT DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. • Fort Mill, SC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting in the inspection of various roadways and structures construction operations. The inspector will perform calculations, conduct materials sampling and testing, and ensure that delivered materials meet project specifications. Responsibilities include monitoring complex and routine highway projects, maintaining daily records, preparing monthly estimates, and taking field measurements to determine pay quantities. The position requires the ability to read plans and blueprints.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of mathematics in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and the ability to apply formulas.
• Proficient in using iPad, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Dropbox and/or OneDrive.
• Ability to work independently, use own judgment and make decisions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform required testing and maintain detailed reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public.
• Ability to read and interpret roadway, bridge and structure plans and contract specifications.
• Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and be able to stand up to 12 hours a day on occasion.
• Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel and twist, use hands to grasp and arms to reach, to raise hands above head, to sit, climb and balance and to work in confined spaces and heights with adequate vision to perform tasks.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, on occasion.
• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.
• Valid Driver's license with a good driving record and ability to drive.
• Level II Technicians: Minimum four years of relevant experience. Must be able to perform duties without supervision and be able to read resource materials to determine answers to simple inspection requirements.
• Level III Technicians: Minimum five years of relevant experience. Must be able to perform duties without supervision and be able to read resource materials to determine answers to simple inspection requirements.
• Level IV Technicians: Minimum seven years of relevant experience. May serve as a Lead Project Inspector performing general project oversight and communication with the contractor and NCDOT. Will be responsible for supervising lower-level technicians while providing guidance as needed.

Nice To Haves

• VDOT Concrete
• VDOT QMS Roadway
• NCDOT Conventional Density
• VDOT ABC Sampling
• VDOT Borrow Pit Sampling
• VDOT Level II Erosion & Sediment Control

Responsibilities

• Assist in the inspection of various roadways and structures construction operations.
• Perform a variety of calculations and computations with supervision.
• Perform materials sampling and testing.
• Collect materials weigh tickets and conduct various roadway tests to ensure materials delivered to project meets specifications and are placed in accordance with standard specification.
• Monitor and perform all types of inspection work on complex and routine highway projects.
• Perform and maintain daily record keeping of project activities.
• Prepare monthly project estimates.
• Take field measurements of various completed work items and make calculations to determine contract pay quantities.
• Read plans and blueprints.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED