CEI Inspector: Impactful Field Roles in NC Transport

S&Me, Inc.; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans

HSA and FSA options

Pet Insurance

ESOP with minimum 5% company contrib.

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays and PTO with rollover

Paid Maternity & Parental Leave

Mentorship & Career Development

Credential Incentive Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Program

Company Vehicle & Fuel Card

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

CEI Inspectors, part of S&ME's Transportation team, seeks mid-level to lead CEI Inspectors across North Carolina to oversee earthmoving, paving, and bridge construction, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with engineers on-site to resolve project challenges and maintain thorough documentation.

This full-time role offers opportunities to advance within a 100% employee-owned company, with strong commitments to training, mentorship, and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in highway construction or inspection.
• Technical degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• Active NCDOT certifications (QMS Roadway, Conventional Density, Concrete Field Technician, Erosion Control Level II, Nuclear Gauge).
• Strong English communication skills (oral and written).
• Solid math skills with weight, volume, pressure, and measurement units.
• Willing to travel and flexible to variable schedules.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities, such as earthmoving, paving, bridge construction, and traffic control, to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Inspect erosion control measures and environmental compliance while performing material sampling and quality testing.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection reports, document contractor performance, and process payment records.
• Conduct calculations, maintain records of material quantities, and ensure project timelines are met.
• Attend progress and safety meetings, working closely with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders to resolve project challenges.
• Perform DBE/EEO compliance surveys to verify adherence to inclusivity and workforce standards.

Skills

English communication skills

Math skills

Willingness to travel

Variable schedules

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology

Active NCDOT certifications

Job description

CEI Inspectors, part of S&ME's Transportation team, seeks mid-level to lead CEI Inspectors across North Carolina to oversee earthmoving, paving, and bridge construction, ensuring safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. You will work closely with engineers on-site to resolve project challenges and maintain thorough documentation.

This full-time role offers opportunities to advance within a 100% employee-owned company, with strong commitments to training, mentorship, and a comprehensive