Inspector

JMT; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JMT is seeking Inspectors in South Carolina to apply standard inspection procedures on active roadway and bridge projects, ensuring quality, safety, and conformance to plans and specifications. The role involves field work, measurements, documentation, and adherence to DOT requirements.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent and be eligible for SCDOT certifications within six months; experience in construction inspection is preferred. Travel within SC may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; may be substituted for experience.
• SCDOT certifications or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Client requested certifications preferred.
• Construction inspection experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods for compliance with laws and safety.
• Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades, and pavement.
• Gathers and maintains record documents.
• Makes field notes and computations.

Skills

Motor Vehicle screening

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT's Construction Management Team is seeking Inspectors to apply standard inspection procedures on ongoing activities, in the state of South Carolina, during and after roadway and bridge construction for quality, safety and conformance to plans and specifications.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Higher level Inspector positions are also available in the SC and surrounding communities. Qualified candidates with extensive experience in inspection and regulatory compliance are encouraged to apply. We offer training, professional career development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment aimed at fostering growth and excellence. Join us in ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality in the industry.

This position is available in multiple locations within South Carolina and can be discussed with the hiring manager during an interview.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Performs routine tests on concrete, soils and other materials
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades and/or pavement to ensure compliance to plans and codes.
• Gathers and maintains record documents
• Makes field notes and computations

Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening

Required Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
• SCDOT certifications or ability to obtain within 6 months

Preferred Experience

• Client requested certifications
• Construction inspection experience

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

The role may require travel, which may include 2 hours travel to and from sites.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.