CEI Inspector

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) savings plan

PTO accrual

Job summary

GFT is seeking a CEI Inspector with FDOT experience for its Treasure Coast Construction Team in Port St. Lucie, FL.

The role covers Treasure Coast, Palm Beach, and Okeechobee areas, with duties spanning field observations, material testing, and documentation for road and bridge projects. Candidates should have at least 2 years of CEI inspection experience, strong communication skills, and CTQP certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years CEI inspection experience in roadway & bridge construction.
• Experience in bridge/roadway construction and project documentation required.
• Ability to inspect, document, and ensure compliance with plans and specs.

Responsibilities

• Measure distances and verify dimensions of road and bridge construction.
• Coordinate daily with other inspectors.
• Verify levels, alignment, and elevations.
• Prepare material samples for lab testing.
• Inspect workmanship for conformance to standards.
• Interpret plans and discuss deviations with contractor.
• Record material quantities and develop pay estimates and change orders.
• Maintain daily logs and monitor ongoing work.
• Understand construction safety practices.

Skills

CEI experience

Communication skills

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

4-year engineering degree

Engineering Intern Certificate

Tools

CTQP Final Estimates Level I

CTQP Concrete Field Technician Level I

CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level I

CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level II

CTQP Earthwork Inspection Level I

CTQP Earthwork Inspection Level II

CTQP Pile Driving Inspection

CTQP Drilled Shaft Inspection

FDOT Intermediate MOT

IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I

IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector Level I

Nuclear Radiation Safety

Stormwater/Erosion Certification

Job description

Our Treasure Coast Construction Team is looking for a CEI Inspector with FDOT Experience for our Construction Management and Construction Engineering Inspection group in the Port St. Lucie, FL area. This Position will work in the Treasure Coast, Palm Beach, and Okeechobee, Florida areas.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced candidate with a minimum of 2 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.
• Working with 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 to client 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 logs of 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.

What you will bring to our firm:

• High school diploma.
• 2+ 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 Gauge 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 $26 - $32/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.

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™ 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

Treasure Coast, FL

Core Business Hours

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status

Full-Time

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