Field Construction Inspector – Civil Infrastructure

Egis; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis is seeking a Construction Inspector for our Providence, RI office. The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or NICET and 0–2 years of inspection experience, with RIDOT project exposure preferred.

The position is on-site with potential night/weekend shifts and hourly pay with 1.5x overtime for hours beyond 40 per week. Responsibilities include interpreting complex plans, monitoring contractor activities, enforcing traffic control and contract compliance, and

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or NICET is required.
• 0-2 years of construction inspection experience; RIDOT project experience preferred.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and swing shifts; hourly with 1.5x OT for over 40 hours.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Certifications from NETTCP, ACI, ATSSA, AWS, NACE are a plus, though not required.
• Personal vehicle with valid license and clean driving record; mileage reimbursement on-site.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret complex contract plans, specifications, special provisions, permits, shop drawings and working drawings.
• Monitor and report on daily contractor activities; ensure compliance with plans, specs and contract documents.
• Ensure highway work zones and traffic control setups conform to contract requirements.
• Ensure work interfering with traffic is performed only during Allowable Periods in contract.
• Check lines, grades, dimensions and elevations using standard field measuring equipment.
• Measure and calculate quantities of contract items for payments to the contractor.
• Track labor, material and equipment used on each operation covered.
• Identify plan discrepancies or potential issues to Chief Inspector/Resident Engineer for resolution.
• Identify issues not covered in contract documents for determination on handling.
• Perform material testing on site as needed and obtain samples for testing.

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or NICET

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Egis is seeking a Construction Inspector for our Providence, RI office. The role requires a BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management or NICET and 0–2 years of inspection experience, with RIDOT project exposure preferred.

The position is on-site with potential night/weekend shifts and hourly pay with 1.5x overtime for hours beyond 40 per week. Responsibilities include interpreting complex plans, monitoring contractor activities, enforcing traffic control and contract compliance, and