CEI Inspector

GFT; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

GFT, a leading AEC firm, is seeking a CEI Inspector with FDOT experience to join our Miami Construction Team in the Miami, Broward, and West Palm Beach areas.

The role requires at least 4 years of CEI inspection experience in roadway and bridge construction, with responsibilities spanning daily inspections, material testing, and documentation to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. You will work closely with contractors and peers, using MS Office, Bluebeam, and related tools.

Qualifications

• 4+ years progressive CEI experience in roadway or bridge construction.
• CTQP Final Estimates Level I, Concrete Field Technician Level I, Asphalt Roadway Levels I–II (Willing).
• FDOT and safety certifications a plus.
• Strong writing, listening, and communication skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends; lift 70 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and oversee CEI road and bridge construction per plans and specs.
• Record quantities, prepare pay estimates and change orders.
• Maintain daily logs and monitor multiple work activities.
• Prepare material samples for laboratory testing.
• Verify levels, alignment, and elevations; interpret plans with contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Collaborative problem solving

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma

4-year engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

MAC

PrC

Job description

What You Will Do

Our Miami Construction Team is looking for a CEI Inspector with FDOT Experience forour Construction Management and Construction Engineering Inspection group in the Miami, FL area. This Position will work in the Miami, Broward, and/or West Palm Beach Florida areas.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced candidate with a minimum of 4 years' Inspection experience in CEI Roadway & Bridge Construction, transportation facilities, and/or infrastructure, with 1 year of which shall have been in bridge and or roadway construction to join a collaborative team environment. This role inspects and oversees CEI road & bridge construction work to ensure that results, procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications. This role will serve as a daily inspector for all aspects of road & bridge construction including construction observations, material testing and documenting work activity.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Measure distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of road and bridge construction.
• Workingwith other inspectors on a daily basis.
• Verify levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.
• Prepare samples of materials for laboratory testing.
• Examine and approve workmanship of finished installations for conformity toclient standards.
• Interpret plans,specifications, and discuss with the Contractor deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.
• Record quantities of materials received or used during specified periods, develop pay estimates,and change orders.
• Maintain daily logsof construction and inspection activities and compare progress reports.
• Monitor several types of work activities.
• Have an understanding of construction safety practices and work methods for compliance.
• Manage documents using electronic platforms such as Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, MAC, and PrC.
• Able to Work Nights and Weekends.
• Be able to lift 70 pounds.

Education | Experience:

What you will bring to our firm:

• High school diploma.
• 4+ years progressive CEI experience in roadway or bridge
• A safety-first mindset.
• Strong writing, listening,and communication skills.
• Have obtained the following Qualifications:
• CTQP Final Estimates Level I
• CTQP Concrete Field Technician Level I
• CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level I
• CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level II (Willing to take within the first year)
• CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level I
• CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level II (Willing to take within the first year)
• CTQP Pile Driving Inspection (Willing to take within the first year)
• CTQP Drilled Shaft Inspection Required for inspection of all drilled shafts including miscellaneous structures such as sign structures, lighting structures, and traffic signal structure foundations (Willing to take within the first year)
• FDOT Intermediate MOT
• IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I (Willing to take within the first year)IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector Level I (Willing to take within the first year)
• Nuclear Radiation Safety
• Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Training and Certification Program for Inspectors and Contractors A-19 Recommended when the scope of the project includes concrete pavement, grinding concrete pavement, or concrete pavement slab replacement.

What we prefer you bring:

• A 4-year college engineering degree.
• An Engineering Intern Certificate.
• ACI Field Inspector Qualification and Troxler Nuclear Density Guage Certification.
• Ability to work collaboratively with peers, clients,and contractors to solve problems and conflicts.
• Team Player mentality.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $28 - $38/hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Miami, FL

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time