CEI Senior Roadway and Bridge Construction Inspector 1

CDM Smith; Joliet (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Roadway and Bridge Construction Inspector for a travel-intensive role requiring 100% travel to project sites. The ideal candidate will perform complex inspections and ensure compliance with construction plans and specifications. Applicants must have at least 8 years of experience and relevant certifications. This opportunity involves working on impactful infrastructure projects in diverse outdoor environments.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience is required.
• Certifications from a State Highway Agency or National Entity in relevant fields.
• Valid driver's license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex inspections to ensure materials and processes conform to specifications.
• Review drawings and document inspection results.
• Communicate effectively with the supervisor regarding inspection findings.

Skills

Construction inspection

Complex calculations

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

CDM Smith’s Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team is seeking a Senior Roadway and Bridge Construction Inspector for a dynamic, travel-intensive role. This position requires 100% travel to national project sites located east of the Mississippi River, offering a unique chance to work on impactful infrastructure projects in diverse outdoor environments.

If you’re passionate about construction, enjoy being on the move, and thrive in field-based roles, this could be an exciting opportunity for you!

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.

The CEI Senior Roadway and Bridge Construction Inspector will inspect and monitor construction activities at the project site(s). Inspector must be able to perform the most complex inspection activities for at least 2 of the 5 categories of construction inspection: Roadway, Bridges, Drainage, Erosion & Control, Maintenance & Traffic.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performing both complex and routine/standard inspections of construction to evaluate if appropriate materials and construction processes are used; and that construction conforms to plans, specifications, and special provisions.
• Use higher-grade of equipment and perform complex calculations to perform construction inspection.
• Review drawings to prepare for the construction inspection.
• Understand the design of the construction that will be inspected. Document and communicate the results of the inspection, and communicate to the supervisor.

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.
• 8 years of related experience.

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.