CEI Inspector

RK&K; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

RK&K's Construction Engineering Inspection and Construction Management Division is hiring a CEI Inspector to join our team in East Tennessee. The CEI Inspector will perform routine inspections on highway and bridge projects, supporting construction management, testing, and monitoring to ensure compliance with contract documents.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in roadway/structures construction, ability to interpret contracts and plans, and proven leadership to supervise entry-level

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) + years of progressive experience in roadway and structures construction.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and construction methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts; and interpret construction plans, provisions, standards, and specifications.
• Ability to train, coordinate, and supervise entry level inspection technicians in the field.
• Travel to job sites is expected, clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management support, including inspection, testing, and monitoring of construction to ensure compliance with contract documents
• Fully engage in solving intermediate problems to provide evaluation and sound solutions
• Monitor the activities of other inspectors
• Ability to communicate effectively across different platforms with project management, clients, stakeholders, and contractors
• Interface with clients, state and federal agencies, and other engineering disciplines on construction projects
• Recordkeeping, materials testing, and reporting as required
• Must possess high integrity and ethics in all aspects of dealing with clients, subconsultants, and peers

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Field inspections

Contract interpretation

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

RK&K's Construction Engineering Inspection and Construction Management Division is hiring a CEI Inspector to join our team in East Tennessee. As a CEI Inspector with RK&K you will strengthen our Construction Engineering and Inspection team while performing routine inspections on projects including highway, bridge, design/design-build projects. Opportunities for growth and training into construction management and office engineering careers.

Essential Functions

• Provide construction management support, including inspection, testing, and monitoring of construction to ensure compliance with contract documents
• Fully engage in solving intermediate problems to provide evaluation and sound solutions
• Monitor the activities of other inspectors
• Ability to communicate effectively across different platforms with project management, clients, stakeholders, and contractors
• Interface with clients, state and federal agencies, and other engineering disciplines on construction projects
• Recordkeeping, materials testing, and reporting as required
• Must possess high integrity and ethics in all aspects of dealing with clients, subconsultants, and peers

Required Skills and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) + years of progressive experience in roadway and structures construction
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and construction methods, materials, and equipment.
• Ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts; and interpret construction plans, provisions, standards, and specifications
• Ability to train, coordinate, and supervise entry level inspection technicians in the field
• Travel to job sites is expected, clean driving record

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Skilled in both roadway and bridge construction
• Survey experience
• Required TDOT certifications

Physical Demands

This role requires the ability to perform field inspections on active construction sites. The employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, navigate uneven terrain, and climb ladders or stairs. Ability to lift and carry inspection equipment and materials weighing up to 20-30 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and may include exposure to construction-related hazards.

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under ADA) expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Career Development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Much, much more!