ICC Special Inspector

Kleinfelder Inc; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays and time off

Certification training and professional development

Job summary

Kleinfelder Inc is seeking an ICC Special Inspector/CMT Technician for our Charlotte, NC office to inspect and test construction materials for high-profile projects across North Carolina.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience, relevant certifications, and a strong work ethic. Skills in MS Office are required. We offer competitive wages, insurance benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of special inspection and/or construction materials testing experience.
• Radiation safety training for operating a nuclear density gauge.
• ACI Concrete Field‑Testing Technician – Grade 1.
• ICC Reinforced Concrete certification.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Experience using a laptop or tablet.

Responsibilities

• Perform field observations and materials sampling/testing during construction.
• Test construction materials including soils, concrete, and steel.
• Write daily field reports documenting compliance with contract documents.
• Cast field samples of concrete for strength verification.
• Provide daily phone updates on project progress.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Integrity

Ability to monitor contractors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

ICC Special Inspector/CMT Technician – Charlotte, NC

Kleinfelder is looking for an ICC Special Inspector/CMT Technician to join our Charlotte office. The role involves inspecting and testing construction materials on high‑profile projects across North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Perform field observations and materials sampling/testing during construction of buildings, bridges, and roadways.
• Test construction materials including soils, reinforcing steel, concrete, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing, metal decking, roofing, and paving.
• Write daily field reports documenting work performed by contractors and indicating compliance or non‑compliance with contract documents.
• Cast field samples of concrete, masonry, and grout for strength verification.
• Provide daily phone updates to the department manager on project progress.
• Collect construction material samples and deliver them to the laboratory; deliver equipment to site technicians.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of special inspection and/or construction materials testing experience.
• Radiation safety training for operating a nuclear density gauge.
• ACI Concrete Field‑Testing Technician – Grade 1.
• ICC Reinforced Concrete certification.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Experience using a company‑provided laptop or tablet and working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong work ethic and personal integrity.
• Ability to monitor contractors and report results verbally and in writing.
• Attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Work authorization to the United States.

Physical Requirements

• Bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 lb repeatedly and over 50 lb using handling equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment (e.g., ultrasonic NDT machine, concrete cylinder press).
• Maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles by foot and ladder.
• Work outside in variable weather at field sites and in labs.

Preferred Certifications

• NCDOT testing/inspection certifications.
• ICC Special Inspector certifications (pre‑stressed concrete, soil, spray‑applied fireproofing, structural masonry, structural welding, structural steel, and bolting).
• PTI Unbonded Level 1 or 2.
• Cast auger piles.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401(k); paid holidays; paid time off.
• Certification training and professional development (ICC, ACI, AWS, etc.).
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Career advancement opportunities.

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization. Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)