Construction Inspector

STV, Inc.; Salem (NC); On-site; USD 58,804 - 66,822; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)

Job summary

STV, Inc. is seeking Construction Inspectors in Winston-Salem, NC, to support transportation projects. Candidates must have at least 2 years of CEI experience and the ability to acquire NCDOT certifications. Responsibilities include monitoring contractor compliance, preparing inspection reports, and performing on-site material tests. The position includes a compensation range of $58,804 to $66,822, alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and paid time off. Travel may be required for project sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CEI experience required.
• Possession or ability to acquire NCDOT certifications in 6 months.
• Valid state driver's license and clean driving record needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare daily inspection reports for construction projects.
• Perform on-site material testing and sampling.
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Construction safety principles

Ability to work in outdoor environments

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Basic computer skills

Tools

Tablet operation (iPad)

Measurement and documentation tools

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 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.

Not sure this role is the perfect match?

We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don't always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.