Senior CEI Inspector

RS&H; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Company Vehicle

Cellphone Stipend

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking an experienced Senior CEI Inspector to oversee and inspect on-site construction activities. You will ensure compliance with all specifications and plans, maintaining detailed records of the contractor's operations. The ideal candidate will need significant construction experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to handle physical tasks. This role offers various benefits, including paid vacation and medical insurance, in the South Carolina area.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction experience or related degree with experience.
• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Ability to use safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor contractor’s construction activities for compliance.
• Maintain records of daily operations.
• Inspect materials and construction work.

Skills

Inspection of highway structures

Communication skills

Team player

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Plan interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Opportunity

We are seeking experienced CEI Inspectors with experience in structure inspection. Experience should reflect work on major highway structures (including concrete and steel bridges) along with retaining wall inspection experience (MSE walls, Soil Nail walls, Drilled Shaft walls) for our Transportation-Construction Management (T‑CM) team in the Florence, Columbia, Orangeburg, Newberry, Blythewood, and Camden, SC areas.

As a Senior CEI 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, and be enthusiastic, motivated, honest, and dependable.

Along with your resume, please provide a project list that includes your role on the project and the project construction value.

Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Maintain detailed records of the contractor’s daily operations including manpower, equipment, construction methods, and events that affect the work
• Monitor 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

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 8+ years of construction experience with 4+ years in roadway/bridge inspection or a Civil Engineering degree and 3 years of road and bridge construction engineering and inspection experience
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
• Must obtain any required certifications and pass appropriate qualifications tests for the position in specified time frames
• Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend, twist or stoop frequently and for prolonged periods, under various outside conditions
• Ability to reach horizontally as well as vertically for required tasks
• Ability to use construction or inspection safety equipment including fall protection
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and shake up to 20 pounds

Preferred Certifications / Credentials

• OSHA 10 Hour
• SCDOT Experience/ Certifications

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

We are 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, protected veteran status, or disability.

Please Note

No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third‑party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

The Team

While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984. RS&H’s Transportation‑Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams and Construction Management teams are industry‑leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations.

The Company

Employee‑owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply.