Inspector Nashville

Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

RK&K in Nashville is seeking skilled Roadway and Bridge Inspectors to support DOT projects in the region. You will work with TDOT clients, perform field inspections, and document QA activities on active construction sites.

Candidates should have 2+ years of QA experience, be dependable, and comfortable reading test specs and maintaining data in SiteManager/LIMS. The role demands outdoor work, safe driving, and collaboration with contractors and staff.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prior QA experience on DOT or local agency programs.
• Must be trustworthy and responsible.
• Must have a solid background in mathematics.
• Understand how to read and follow test specifications.
• Excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

• Work on various roadway and bridge projects within the region.
• Oversight of contractor’s quality control operations.
• Quality Assurance sampling and testing.
• Completion of daily sampling and testing reports.
• Data input in SiteManager/LIMS.
• Daily communication with client, contractor, and field project personnel.

Skills

QA experience

Math skills

Test specs literacy

Reliable

Valid driving record

Tools

SiteManager

LIMS

Job description

RK&K is seeking talented Roadway and Bridge Inspectors to work in and around Nashville, Tennessee. Our Construction, Engineering, and Inspection Division manages and supports mid-large CEI design, design-build, and inspection projects across the USA. Inspectors should have 2+ years of experience working on DOT and/or other Local agency construction programs.

Essential Functions

The ideal candidate for this position will work independently with Tennessee Department of Transportation and contractors while being responsible for:

• Work on various roadway and bridge projects within the region’s geographic area
• Oversight of contractor’s quality control operations
• Quality Assurance sampling and testing
• Completion of Daily Sampling and Testing Reports
• Data input in SiteManager/LIMS
• Daily communication with client, contractor, and field project personnel

Required Skills and Experience

• 2 years of prior experience providing QA services
• Candidates must be trustworthy and responsible
• Must have a solid background in mathematics
• Understand how to read and follow test specifications
• Excellent driving record

Preferred Skills and Experience

• TDOT Asphalt Plant Technician
• TDOT HMA Certified Roadway Inspector
• TDOT Concrete Plant Technician
• Nuclear Gauge Field Technician

Physical Demands

This role requires the ability to perform field inspections on active construction sites. The employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods, navigate uneven terrain, and climb ladders or stairs. Ability to lift and carry inspection equipment and materials weighing up to 20–30 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and may include exposure to construction-related hazards.

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellentpotentialforcareer advancementand professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

Design your career at RK&K,

RK&K is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RK&K ensures equal employment opportunity in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities, you may contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900. Persons with hearing-and speech-impairments can contact RK&K by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD.) Call 711 for TTY/TDD or use the website at www.varelay.org.

If you need more information or special assistance regarding limited English proficiency, contact your RK&K office receptionist and they will be able to direct you to: 1) an individual within our company that speaks your language; 2) an outside service that can assist you in communicating with RK&K; or 3) you may also contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900.