Construction Inspector

RK&K; Bainbridge (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Construction Inspector for our Construction Engineering Inspection and Construction Management Division in South Georgia. You will perform inspections on highway, bridge, and design/build projects, guiding a team to ensure safety and compliance on active sites.

The role requires 3+ years of roadway/structures construction experience and GDOT certifications; travel to job sites is expected, with strong coordination across agencies and clients.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of roadway/structures construction experience.
• GDOT CEI Training Group 1 and 2 certifications.
• GDOT WECS certification.
• GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification.
• Knowledge of civil engineering concepts, materials, and equipment.
• Familiarity with GDOT manuals, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to interpret contracts and construction plans.
• Ability to train and supervise entry-level inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management support, including inspection and monitoring for safety compliance.
• Lead and coordinate inspections on highway/bridge projects.
• Interface with clients, agencies, and contractors on project delivery.
• Recordkeeping, materials testing, and reporting as required.
• Travel to multiple job sites; maintain clean driving record.

Skills

Roadway/structures knowledge

Contract interpretation

Supervision of inspectors

Communication with stakeholders

Field inspections

Safety compliance

Willingness to travel

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

GDOT CEI Training Group 1

GDOT CEI Training Group 2

GDOT WECS

GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification

GDOT Construction Manual knowledge

Job description

United States, Georgia, Bainbridge

Job Overview

RK&K's Construction Engineering Inspection and Construction Management Division is hiring a Construction Inspector to join our team in South Georgia. As a Construction Inspector with RK&K you will strengthen our construction engineering and inspection business while leading complex and routine inspections on projects including highway, bridge, design / design-build projects.

Essential Functions

• Provide construction management support, including inspection, and monitoring of construction to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Fully engage in solving intermediate problems to provide evaluation and sound solutions.
• Monitor the activities of other inspectors.
• Communicate effectively across different platforms with project management, clients, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Interface with clients, state and federal agencies, and other engineering disciplines on construction projects.
• Recordkeeping, materials testing, and reporting as required.
• Maintain high integrity and ethics in all aspects of dealing with clients, subconsultants, and peers.

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) + years of progressive experience in roadway and structures construction.
• GDOT Construction Engineering Inspection Training Group 1 and 2.
• GDOT WECS.
• GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of civil engineering and construction methods, materials, and equipment.
• Working knowledge of GDOT manuals, policies, and procedures, including the Construction Manual.
• Ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts; and interpret construction plans, provisions, standards, and specifications.
• Ability to train, coordinate, and supervise entry-level inspection technicians in the field.
• Travel to job sites is expected; clean driving record.

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• Previous experience with GDOT, especially as an Inspector.

Physical Demands

This role requires the ability to perform field inspections on active construction sites. The employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, navigate uneven terrain, and climb ladders or stairs. Ability to lift and carry inspection equipment and materials weighing up to 20–30 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and may include exposure to construction-related hazards.

Other Duties

Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Paid Holidays.
• Other benefits.