Senior CEI Bridge & Roadway Inspector - On-Site

CDM Smith; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith’s CEI team is seeking a candidate to inspect and monitor construction activities at project sites. The position covers roadway, bridge, drainage, erosion control, and maintenance/traffic inspections, requiring reading plans and contract specs.

Travel up to 40% may be involved and supervision levels vary by assignment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant certifications, and a valid driver’s license, with extensive field inspection experience in

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications from a State Highway Agency or National Entity such as ACI (American Concrete Institute) or NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) in earthwork, asphalt, and concrete if required by the client or jurisdiction in which they will be working.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on duties and project demands.

Responsibilities

• Performing both complex and routine/standard inspections of construction to evaluate if appropriate materials and construction processes are used; and that construction conforms to plans, specifications, and special provisions.
• Uses higher grade of equipment and performs complex calculations to perform construction inspection.
• Works under limited supervision or direct supervision depending on the demonstrated knowledge for the specific assignment.
• Reviewing drawings to prepare for the construction inspection.
• Understands the design of the construction that will be inspected. Documenting and communicating the results of the inspection and communicates to the supervisor.

Skills

English communication

Geometry/trigonometry

MS Office

Read construction plans

Lead junior inspectors

Education

High School or equivalent

Certifications (ACI/NICET/State Hwy Agency)

Valid driver’s license

Job description

CDM Smith’s CEI team is seeking a candidate to inspect and monitor construction activities at project sites. The position covers roadway, bridge, drainage, erosion control, and maintenance/traffic inspections, requiring reading plans and contract specs.

Travel up to 40% may be involved and supervision levels vary by assignment. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant certifications, and a valid driver’s license, with extensive field inspection experience in