Roadway & Bridge CEI Inspector – Field Quality Lead

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a CEI Inspector for Bulloch County, GA to perform field inspections of roadway and bridge construction.

The role requires reading plans, verifying materials, maintaining records, and coordinating with project engineers and contractors on compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has 18 months to 3 years of transportation inspection experience, GDOT certifications, and a valid GA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 18 months to 3 years of progressive transportation technician or construction inspection experience with a State Highway Agency or consulting firm.
• Experience inspecting roadways, bridges, transportation, or heavy civil construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of highway construction materials, methods, equipment, and inspection procedures.
• Obtain required certifications and pass tests within specified time frames (GDOT groups 1 & 2, WECS, Field Concrete Technician, GS WCC 1a).
• Proficiency in mathematical calculations including geometry and trigonometry.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle per Georgia law.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent inspections of roadway and bridge construction activities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contract requirements, and applicable standards.
• Inspect asphalt and concrete materials, pavement placement, compaction, alignment, depth, and overall construction quality.
• Inspect structural components and operations including foundations, excavation, piling, reinforcing steel, structural steel, concrete placement, culverts, and backfill operations.
• Monitor and inspect traffic control devices and erosion and sediment control measures.
• Conduct field measurements and calculations for pay quantities and maintain accurate contract documentation and project records.
• Perform calculations and computations related to construction inspection activities.
• Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, contract provisions, and inspection procedures.
• Prepare reports, maintain inspection records, and document project activities and findings.
• Supervise or provide directions to inspectors performing routine inspection activities, as assigned.
• Participate in project meetings, field plan reviews, CPM schedule reviews, and project closeout activities.
• Assist with construction management duties on resurfacing, striping, safety improvement, shoulder widening, bridge rehabilitation, maintenance, and other transportation projects.
• Communicate effectively with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders regarding construction activities and compliance requirements.
• Operate a motor vehicle in accordance with Georgia law to perform field inspections throughout the project area.

Skills

Read & interpret plans

Highway math

Inspection communication

Vehicle operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GDOT WECS

GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification

GSWCC Level 1a (Erosion Control)

GDOT Construction Engineering Inspection Training – Group 1

GDOT Construction Engineering Inspection Training – Group 2

Job description

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a CEI Inspector for Bulloch County, GA to perform field inspections of roadway and bridge construction.

The role requires reading plans, verifying materials, maintaining records, and coordinating with project engineers and contractors on compliance with standards. The ideal candidate has 18 months to 3 years of transportation inspection experience, GDOT certifications, and a valid GA driver’s license.