Construction Engineering Inspector

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Job summary

GFT is seeking a Construction Engineering Inspector to join our Construction Services team in one of our North Carolina offices. The role involves field inspections, calculations, and ensuring quality on highway construction projects, under senior field engineers and project managers.

Applicants should have strong communication skills, be able to work nights/weekends, and operate safely in outdoor construction environments across NC. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting construction sites and verifying workmanship.
• Capable of effective communication with teams and the public.
• Able to work nights and weekends on NC projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections, verify dimensions, and examine workmanship for conformance.
• Work under supervision of field engineers and project managers on challenging projects.

Skills

Field inspections

Design calculations

Plan interpretation

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Job description

GFT is seeking a Construction Engineering Inspector to join our Construction Services team in one of our North Carolina Offices!

At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment toexcellence,safety,innovation, andsustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety andquality standards.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

As an engineering inspector, you will experience exceptional training and career development opportunities, allowing you to understand dynamics unique to being in the field as part of the construction management function. At the same time, working under the direct charge of experienced field engineers on challenging construction projects.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Tasks related to field inspections, performing design calculations, verifying the accuracy of dimensions and project data, and examining workmanship for conformity to standards
• Work under supervision of a field engineer, project manager or senior-level team member

What you will bring to our firm:

• Ability to establish and maintain positive lines of communication between other technicians, engineers, contractors, and the public. Capable of effectively communicate in a clear, concise, organized, and persuasive manner.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required, to any assigned project within the State of NC.
• Must apply safety philosophy and program to all operations.
• Ability to work safely in an outside environment with exposure to hazards on construction sites including heights, highway traffic, and traversing rough terrain in evaluating highway construction.
• Works productively in a team environment as well as work independently
• Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing, balancing, kneeling, and standing.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Requires close visual acuity to review and interpret plan details.
• Must be able to survey and inspect construction sites in rough terrain and variable temperatures

What we prefer you bring:

• 2+ years of related experience
• High School diploma
• Flexible - can adapt to shifting priorities
• Can take direction from others and in turn can provide guidance to others
• Valid SC or NC Driver's License required.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $47,000 - $65,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: North Carolina Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.