CEI/Construction Inspector III

SAM Companies; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Construction Inspector III to join its innovative team. This role involves inspecting construction methods and ensuring compliance with plans and specifications while collaborating with clients and contractors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction engineering and inspection, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently. With a commitment to professional growth and a supportive work environment, this position offers a chance to contribute to significant projects that shape infrastructure. Join a company that values its employees and is recognized as a top workplace in the industry.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Free Vision + Dental plans

Employee Referral Rewards Program

Flexible hybrid work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Customized career development plan

Access to discounts on wellness + travel

Free office snacks

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Construction Engineering & Inspection for transportation projects.
• Ability to complete inspector certification courses as required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction methods to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Maintain daily reports and communicate with clients and contractors.

Skills

Construction Engineering & Inspection

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Mathematical Calculations

Field Inspection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Share-Plus

Primavera

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who We Are

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services (MGS) framework. As North America's premiere MGS company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM

The Construction Inspector III is responsible for working with others to inspect construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractor constructs improvements in accordance with plans and specifications. This role is typically more responsible to a more senior inspector and a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. The work requires contact with client, typically a governmental agency and private entities including construction contractors. Provides recommendations to client regarding work progress and challenges encountered. Familiar with and user of SiteManager sufficient to ensure compliance with contract.

• Under the review and direction of Project Manager, perform field inspection and oversight of construction activities
• Maintains daily reports of inspection work along with detail records of project progress
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to read and interpret plans, specifications and applicable standards
• Commensurate with experience, review contract documents to verify compliance with governmental regulations and conformance with project requirements
• Assist with coordinating materials sampling and testing and verifying sufficient testing has been performed
• Verify accuracy of payment requests and invoicing for completed work
• Experienced with NCDOT construction inspection and procedures
• Ability to coordinate with contractors’ staff and effectively communicate with all parties
• Performs standard mathematical calculations
• Able and willing to work day or night shifts and/or flexible schedules as required to support the project requirements
• Able to accept assignments requiring extended travel to project perform inspection tasks, to attend preconstruction meetings, project progress meetings, etc
• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals

What You Bring to SAM

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) for transportation project as described herein. Direct field experience as a Contractor or materials-testing technician can substitute for Construction Inspection experience on a case-by-case basis
• Familiarity with Share-Plus software and familiarity with the use of an iPad is preferred
• Experience with Primavera and Microsoft Outlook and other scheduling software preferred, but not required
• Must have functional computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook & Word and Excel
• Must have the ability to complete inspector certification courses. Examples include NCDOT classes in hot-mix asphalt and ACI concrete sampling and testing
• Highly motivated and works well with minimal supervision
• Thorough knowledge of NCDOT specifications and standards with ability and willingness to study and advance relevant knowledge outside of work

Certifications and/or Licensing Requirements

Field testing certifications through NCDOT and/or ACI is preferred, but not required

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
• Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
• Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year ; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.