Construction Inspector

RK&K; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

RK&K's Construction Engineering Inspection and Construction Management Division in South Georgia is hiring a Construction Inspector. The role involves leading inspections on highway, bridge, and design-build projects, ensuring safety compliance and effective field coordination with agencies and clients.

The position requires several years of roadway/construction experience, GDOT training, and knowledge of civil engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Three (3) + years of progressive experience in roadway and structures construction.
• GDOT Construction Engineering Inspection Training Group 1 and 2.
• GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification.
• Working knowledge of civil engineering principles, materials, and construction methods.
• Ability to interpret contracts and construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction management support, including inspection and monitoring of construction to ensure safety compliance.
• Engage in evaluating intermediate problems and provide sound solutions.
• Monitor activities of other inspectors.
• Communicate effectively with project management, clients, stakeholders, and contractors.
• Interface with clients, agencies, and other engineering disciplines on construction projects.
• Recordkeeping, materials testing, and reporting as required.
• Demonstrate integrity in dealings with clients and subconsultants.

Skills

Roadway construction

GDOT training

GDOT WECS

Concrete tech cert

Civil engineering

Contract interpretation

Team supervision

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma

Job description

paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

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 ensure compliance with safety regulations
• Fully engage in solving intermediate problems to provide evaluation and sound solutions
• Monitor the activities of other inspectors
• Ability to 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
• Must possess 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, include 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

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!
• Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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