CEI Roadway and Bridge Construction Inspector 3

CDM Smith; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated CEI Roadway and Bridge Construction Inspector to join their dynamic team. This role involves inspecting construction activities, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with contractors to maintain quality control. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma, relevant certifications, and a solid understanding of highway construction practices. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while developing your skills in a supportive environment. Join a forward-thinking company committed to building sustainable infrastructure solutions for the community.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction activities and ensure compliance with standards.
• Review contractor's daily reports and quality control procedures.
• Perform material testing and verify compliance with contracts.

Skills

Communication Skills

Basic Arithmetic

Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of Highway Construction

Ability to Read Construction Plans

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Certifications from ACI or NICET

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

41161BR

Requisition ID:

41161BR

Business Unit:

TSU

Job Description:

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 Huntington, WV. 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. 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 3

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. 2 years of related experience. 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:

West Virginia - Huntington

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.

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. By having your information on file, we can reach out to you when this or a similar role officially opens.