CEI Roadway and Bridge Construction Inspector 2

CDM Smith; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated CEI Roadway and Bridge Construction Inspector to join their team. This exciting opportunity involves inspecting and monitoring construction activities at various sites, ensuring compliance with established standards and specifications. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of highway construction methods and materials, along with excellent communication skills. This role offers the chance to contribute to impactful projects that enhance community infrastructure while working under the guidance of experienced professionals. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to consider this future opportunity.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; certifications in construction preferred.
• 6 months experience in highway construction inspection or related field.

Responsibilities

• Inspect traffic control, environmental controls, and construction methods.
• Review contractor's daily reports and quality control procedures.

Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Arithmetic Knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Highway Construction Knowledge

Ability to Read Construction Plans

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certifications from State Highway Agency or National Entity

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

40965BR

Requisition ID: 40965BR

Business Unit: TSU

Job Description:

We are currently accepting resumes for future project work. Qualified candidates will be contacted once next steps have been identified.

Our Transportation Construction, Engineering and Inspection group assists in all levels of federal, public, private, and international organizations by offering construction services for transportation systems that reflect community needs. Our value-added program management, best-in-class design-build expertise, and unparalleled sustainability and economic solutions build partnerships and create solutions for current and future environmental and infrastructure challenges.

CDM Smith's Construction Engineering and Inspection team is seeking a candidate that will inspect and monitor construction activities at various field site locations in Pittsburgh, PA. Inspection activities are primarily routine and standardized. Candidate will work under direct supervision from higher level inspectors and engineers. Work requires knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction; knowledge of geometry and basic mathematics; ability to read, interpret and explain construction plans and drawings, contract provisions, and specifications; and communications ability.

Primary Responsibilities will be:

1. Perform inspections of traffic control, environmental controls, layout, construction methods and materials, and all issues concerning the construction of a project under direct supervision.
2. Determine the acceptability of the day‐to‐day work performed by the contractor. Review and recommend the acceptance or rejection of daily reports submitted by the contractor, perform inspection of the contractor’s quality control procedures and material testing, and verify that procedures are in conformance with the approved Quality Control Plan and established procedures.
3. Candidate must also be able to review material testing procedures and results for conformance to the contract and measure quantities of materials placed. May be required to perform sampling and/or in‐place testing of soil, aggregate base, concrete, and asphalt concrete pavement.

Job Title: CEI Roadway and Bridge Construction Inspector 2

Group: CEI

Employment Type: Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent. Certifications from a State Highway Agency or National Entity such as ACI (American Concrete Institute) or NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) in earthwork, asphalt, and concrete if required by the client or jurisdiction in which they will be working. Must possess a valid driver’s license. 6 months. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Job Site Location: Pennsylvania - Pittsburgh

Amount of Travel Required: 20%

Assignment Category: Fulltime-Regular

Visa Sponsorship Available: No - We will not support sponsorship, i.e. H-1B or TN Visas for this position.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English. Basic knowledge of arithmetic. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Ability to adapt to new technologies and quickly learn new computer, smartphone or related applications and programs. Basic knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction. Ability to read and understand construction plans and drawings, contract provisions, and specifications.

Work Location Options: Successful candidate will be required to work 100% in the field locations.

Driver's License Requirements: An appropriate and valid driver's license is required.

Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity: We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an “Evergreen” position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community.