Construction Inspector

STV Incorporated; Forest Hills (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Professional Licensure

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking Construction Inspectors to support our Transportation division and grow our CEI practice statewide. The role involves leading by example, maintaining client relationships, and contributing to major projects while upholding safety standards.

The ideal candidate has CEI experience, is a strong communicator, and can work nights and weekends as required. Travel to project sites and a valid driver’s license are necessary; STV emphasizes work-life

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of CEI experience.
• Must obtain NCDOT certifications within 6 months of starting, at no cost to the candidate.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection activities and assist in highway and bridge construction projects.
• Apply safety philosophy to all job responsibilities and work safely outdoors.
• Monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications.
• Establish engineering controls for the construction contractor and inspection of the work.
• Prepare daily inspection reports.
• Perform on-site material testing and sampling.
• Perform measurement and documentation of completed work.
• Read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications.
• Communicate effectively with project staff and clients, verbally and in writing.

Skills

CEI experience

Communication

Construction safety

Physical fitness

Tools

NCDOT certifications

OSHA 10 Training

Job description

We have an immediate need for Construction Inspectors in the Winston-Salem, NC area for our Transportation division. The successful candidates will support our current staff while assisting in growing the Construction Management and CEI practice to better service our clients statewide. This role offers unlimited opportunities to maintain existing client relationships, broaden STV’s service offerings geographically, be involved in major transportation projects, mentor junior staff, all while promoting the culture of a healthy work-life balance. This position offers a challenging role at an Engineer News-Record (ENR) Top 50 rated firm. The ideal candidate is an individual who desires to lead through example, is professionally respected, an excellent communicator, and possesses a strong understanding of construction safety principles.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection activities and assist in the administration of highway and bridge construction projects.
• More specifically: Apply safety philosophy to all job responsibilities and ability to work safely in an outside environment.
• Monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications.
• Establish engineering controls for the construction contractor and inspection of the work.
• Prepare daily inspection reports.
• Perform on-site material testing and sampling.
• Perform measurement and documentation of completed work.
• Read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications.
• Effectively communicate with project staff and clients, both verbal and written communication.
• Basic knowledge of computer and tablet (iPad) operation.

The employee will typically be assigned to NCDOT or other roadway and bridge construction projects. Daily travel to project site will be required. Candidates must work nights and weekends when required. Overnight travel is not expected but may be necessary on a limited basis. Candidates must hold a hold a valid state driver’s license and clean driving record and have the ability to lift 50 pounds, traverse rough terrain, walk or stand for extended periods of time while performing manual tasks, and work outdoors during all types of weather.

Specific Requirements

• Applicant must possess a minimum of 2 years of CEI experience.
• Applicant must possess the following NCDOT certifications or have the ability to acquire them (at no cost to the candidate) within 6 months of beginning employment, as schedule permits: NCDOT/ACI Concrete Field Tech, Grade I QMS Asphalt Roadway Tech, Erosion & Sediment Control Level II, ABC Sampling, Borrow Pit Sampling, Conventional Density, OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

Compensation Range: $58,804.00 - $66,822.00

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.