CEI Inspector: Field QA, Compliance & Safety

Volkert Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan +.emloy

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability &长

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. in Tennessee is seeking an experienced CEI Inspector to support our Gulf Region projects. You will perform inspections for compliance with contract documents, review plans, test materials, and conduct construction surveys to support on-site delivery.

The role requires physical ability, lifting, occasional night/weekend work, and a commitment to safety. You will coordinate with contractors and owners, document findings, and help ensure quality and timely project progress.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to perform moderate physical activity including walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing.
• Must be able to lift 70 lbs and work nights/weekends as required.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screen and comply with safety programs.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory MVR.

Responsibilities

• Inspect for compliance with contract documents, standards, and specifications.
• Test materials, review plans, analyze engineering data, and perform construction surveys.
• Maintain daily diaries and troubleshoot issues to mitigate delays.
• Monitor contractor operations and review test reports for conformance to specs.
• Document pay records and perform construction calculations.
• Coordinate safety practices and permit compliance with TN EPSC standards.
• Communicate with contractors, subcontractors, and owners to minimize delays and maximize progress.
• Perform acceptance testing of materials in a laboratory environment and input results into databases.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reading plans & specs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Volkert Inc. in Tennessee is seeking an experienced CEI Inspector to support our Gulf Region projects. You will perform inspections for compliance with contract documents, review plans, test materials, and conduct construction surveys to support on-site delivery.

The role requires physical ability, lifting, occasional night/weekend work, and a commitment to safety. You will coordinate with contractors and owners, document findings, and help ensure quality and timely project progress.