CEI Inspector

RK&K; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a CEI Inspector to join our Knoxville, TN team. You will perform routine field inspections on highway, bridge, and design-build projects, supporting construction management and ensuring compliance with contract documents.

Ideal candidates bring several years of roadway/structures experience, contract interpretation skills, and the ability to supervise entry-level inspectors. Travel to project sites is expected, with strong ethics and client-facing communication.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of progressive experience in roadway and structures construction.
• Ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts; interpret construction plans, provisions, standards, and specifications.
• Train, coordinate, and supervise entry level inspection technicians in the field.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management support, including inspection, testing, and monitoring of construction to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Monitor activities of other inspectors and interface with clients, state and federal agencies, and other engineering disciplines.
• Recordkeeping, materials testing, and reporting as required.

Skills

Roadway construction

Bridge construction

Contract interpretation

Staff supervision

Field inspections

Mobility to sites

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

TDOT certifications

Job description

RK&K's Construction Engineering Inspection and Construction Management Division is hiring a CEI Inspector to join our team in the Knoxville/Tri-Cities TN area. 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 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

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.