Construction Inspector Trainee

STV; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Construction Inspector Trainee to join their team in Asheville, NC. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to learn essential construction inspection principles while working on major transportation projects. The role provides a supportive environment for growth, allowing you to gain valuable certifications and experience in a dynamic field. With a focus on work-life balance, this position is perfect for individuals eager to develop their skills in construction management and inspection. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion, and make a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Continuing Education Program

Qualifications

• No prior construction inspection experience required.
• Must hold a valid state driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection activities on highway and bridge projects.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and perform on-site material testing.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Material Testing

Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Tools

Tablet (iPad)

Job description

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We have immediate needs for Construction Inspectors in the Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Pinehurst, Raleigh, and Winston-Salem, NC areas for our Transportation & Infrastructure 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 learn basic construction inspection principles, gain necessary certifications, broaden STV’s service offerings geographically, be involved in major transportation projects, 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 learn about construction inspection and material testing and sampling by supporting higher level inspectors.

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 is not required to have any prior construction inspection experience. A high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) diploma, or equivalent is required.

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

$47,102.00 - $62,803.00

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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 (16 days)
• Paid Holidays (8 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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