Construction Inspector (CEI) - Level II

JMT; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm seeks a Construction Inspector (CEI) - Level II for their Knoxville, TN office. The role involves ensuring compliance with construction plans, mentoring entry-level staff, and performing inspections on various construction activities. Candidates should possess 5+ years of inspection experience, a high school diploma, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction inspection experience required.
• Active driver's license mandatory.
• TDOT certifications or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and manage entry-level staff.
• Review plans for compliance with regulations.
• Conduct routine tests on construction materials.

Skills

Drive

Compliance Monitoring

Safety Regulations

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Construction Inspector (CEI) - Level II

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportation

Knoxville, TN • ID: 23305 • Full-Time/Regular

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with over 2,400 professionals. We provide a full range of multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients across the United States. JMT is ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position summary: Applies standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction, ensuring structural quality, safety, and conformance to plans, specifications, and codes. This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored visas, except for TN visa classification.

Essential functions and responsibilities:

1. Mentor and manage entry-level staff.
2. Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety regulations.
3. Perform routine tests on concrete, soils, and other materials.
4. Measure dimensions and verify levels, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades, and/or pavement to ensure compliance with plans and codes.
5. Gather and maintain record documents.
6. Make field notes and computations.

Non-essential functions and responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's drug screening process, with ongoing random and for-cause drug and alcohol testing.

Required Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).
• 5+ years of construction inspection experience.
• Active driver’s license.
• TDOT certifications or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in the field. Ability to perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting objects weighing up to 25 lbs. Work may be conducted outdoors in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, or arid environments.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.