Field CEI Inspector: DOT Standards & Oversight

SAM; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to join our CEI team supporting transportation projects nationwide. You will inspect construction methods, read plans, and verify conformance with plans, specs, and government rules.

Responsibilities include daily reporting, coordinating with contractors and client agencies, and assisting with testing and documentation. A strong DOT knowledge base and field testing certifications are important assets for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) for transportation projects.
• Direct field experience as a Contractor or materials-testing technician may substitute for CEI experience.
• Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of DOT specifications and standards.
• Familiarity with SiteManager software is preferred.
• Experience with Primavera and other scheduling software preferred.
• Must have functional computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to complete inspector certification courses (e.g., DOT hot-mix asphalt, ACI concrete sampling and testing).
• Field testing certifications through TxAPA and/or ACI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Under the review and direction of the Project Manager, perform field inspection and oversight of construction activities.
• Maintain daily reports and detailed records of project progress.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications and applicable standards.
• Review contract documents to verify compliance with governmental regulations and conformance with project requirements.
• Assist with coordinating materials sampling and testing and verify testing performed.
• Verify accuracy of payment requests and invoicing for completed work.
• Coordinate with contractors’ staff and communicate with all parties involved.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be willing to travel to project sites and attend meetings as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Reading plans

Team collaboration

Tools

SiteManager

Primavera

MS Word & Excel

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to join our CEI team supporting transportation projects nationwide. You will inspect construction methods, read plans, and verify conformance with plans, specs, and government rules.

Responsibilities include daily reporting, coordinating with contractors and client agencies, and assisting with testing and documentation. A strong DOT knowledge base and field testing certifications are important assets for success.