Lead CEI Inspector

RS&H; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Cellphone Stipend

Company Vehicle

Job summary

RS&H is seeking a Lead Inspector for its Transportation-Construction Management practice in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this role, you will monitor on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.

Ideal candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in construction inspection, strong leadership skills, and current MDOT certifications. The position offers benefits like vacation, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience in construction inspection.
• Experience with bridge and/or roadway construction inspection.
• Supervision of multiple inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed records of construction activities.
• Monitor work zone traffic control and erosion control plans.
• Perform sampling and testing of materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree in civil engineering

Job description

Opportunity

We are seeking a Lead Inspector for our Transportation-Construction Management (T-CM) practice in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area. As a Lead Inspector, you will monitor the contractor’s on-site construction activities and inspect materials to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and other contract documents. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be a team player, enthusiastic, motivated, honest, and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed records of the contractor’s daily operations including manpower, equipment, construction methods, and events that affect the work
• Monitor the work zone traffic control plan and identify discrepancies and potential issues
• Monitor the erosion control plan and identify discrepancies and potential issues
• Perform sampling and testing of component materials and completed work
• Verify the dimensions of prepared and completed work
• Inspect the construction work and conduct field tests
• Track/measure completed work quantities for payment
• Perform survey checks
• Manage the team of inspectors, coordinate their schedules, and oversee their work and records

Qualifications

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Have experience in construction inspection, including exposure to bridge and/or roadway construction inspection, or a degree in civil engineering.
• Have supervised multiple inspectors and been directly responsible for all inspection requirements related to the assigned construction operations.
• Have current MDOT certifications.
• Have a valid driver’s license, be insurable, and be able to safely operate a vehicle on the highway and on construction sites.
• Have a passion for working outside and a tolerance for exposure to the elements.
• Possess advanced organizational, problem‑solving, prioritization, communication, and leadership skills.
• Have the ability to effectively interact with and build relationships with others.

Preferred Certifications / Credentials

• OSHA 10 Hour

Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Certification and Licensure Support
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Pet Insurance
• Cellphone Stipend
• Company Vehicle
• And much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.