Construction Inspector Trainee

STV Incorporated; Forest Hills (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV Incorporated in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking Construction Inspector Trainees to support our Transportation division, learning basic inspection principles and assisting seasoned inspectors on highway and bridge projects.

You will travel to site, read plans, document inspections, and perform on-site material testing. A high school diploma or GED is required; candidate must acquire NCDOT certifications within six months. This is a growth-focused role at an ENR Top 50 design firm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior construction inspection experience required.
• Must obtain NCDOT certifications within 6 months of starting.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection activities on highway/bridge projects.
• Monitor contractor compliance with plans and specs.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and document inspections.
• Perform on-site material testing and sampling.

Skills

Safety awareness

Read plans/blueprints

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

NCDOT certifications

Job description

We have an immediate need for Construction Inspector Trainees 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 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: $52,503.00 - $59,663.00

STV offers the following benefits

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 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.

Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. 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. Learn more. 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.