Field Inspector: Roadway & Bridge Construction

CDM Smith; Rochester (NH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith – a field inspector role in the Transportation Construction, Engineering and Inspection group – invites you to work on on-site projects at various locations. The position offers hands-on experience, direct supervision by senior staff, and the chance to make a direct impact on project success.

You will inspect traffic control, environmental controls, layout, and construction methods, read plans and specs, and ensure contractor procedures meet the Quality Control Plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
• Basic knowledge of arithmetic.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and quickly learn new computer, smartphone or related applications and programs.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of traffic control, environmental controls, layout, construction methods and materials, and all issues concerning the construction of a project under direct supervision.
• Determine the acceptability of the day‑to‑day work performed by the contractor. Review and recommend the acceptance or rejection of daily reports submitted by the contractor, perform inspection of the contractor’s quality control procedures and material testing, and verify that procedures are in conformance with the approved Quality Control Plan and established procedures.
• Candidate must also be able to review material testing procedures and results for conformance to the contract and measure quantities of materials placed.
• May be required to perform sampling and/or in‑place testing of soil, aggregate base, concrete, and asphalt concrete pavement.

Skills

Verbal and written English

Arithmetic basics

Microsoft Office

Tech adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

CDM Smith – a field inspector role in the Transportation Construction, Engineering and Inspection group – invites you to work on on-site projects at various locations. The position offers hands-on experience, direct supervision by senior staff, and the chance to make a direct impact on project success.

You will inspect traffic control, environmental controls, layout, and construction methods, read plans and specs, and ensure contractor procedures meet the Quality Control Plan.