Field Inspector - Roadway & Bridge Construction

CDM Smith; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith seeks an on-site Field Inspector to support our Transportation Construction, Engineering and Inspection group across multiple project locations in the United States, including Pittsburgh, Lisle, Fairmont, Charleston, Knoxville, Nashville, Chattanooga, Raleigh, Columbia, Tifton, Orlando and Sarasota.

You will perform inspections of traffic control, environmental controls, layout, construction methods and materials under direct supervision of senior inspectors and engineers, ensuring

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications from a State Highway Agency or National Entity such as ACI (American Concrete Institute) or NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) in earthwork, asphalt, and concrete if required by the client or jurisdiction in which they will be working.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• 2 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

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

Learning new tech

Reading construction plans

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Driver's license

ACI/NICET earthwork/asphalt/concrete

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CDM Smith seeks an on-site Field Inspector to support our Transportation Construction, Engineering and Inspection group across multiple project locations in the United States, including Pittsburgh, Lisle, Fairmont, Charleston, Knoxville, Nashville, Chattanooga, Raleigh, Columbia, Tifton, Orlando and Sarasota.

You will perform inspections of traffic control, environmental controls, layout, construction methods and materials under direct supervision of senior inspectors and engineers, ensuring