Senior CEI Inspector: Bridge & Roadway Construction

CDM Smith; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an Inspector to perform complex construction inspections across multiple project sites, including roadways, bridges, drainage and maintenance/traffic. The role requires reading plans, applying specs, and communicating results to supervision.

Travel up to 40% may be required, with on-site work and a driver’s license. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, performing calculations, and mentoring junior inspectors while ensuring materials and methods

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• 12 years of related experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.
• Certifications from a State Highway Agency or NICET/ACI if required by the client or jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex inspections of construction to evaluate materials and processes against plans and specs.
• Uses higher grade equipment and performs complex calculations for inspection.
• Review drawings to prepare for inspection.
• Document results and communicate to supervision.

Skills

English communication

Geometry & Trig

MS Office

Highway construction

Read drawings

Lead junior inspectors

Education

High School diploma

Certifications (ACI/NICET)

Job description

CDM Smith in the United States is seeking an Inspector to perform complex construction inspections across multiple project sites, including roadways, bridges, drainage and maintenance/traffic. The role requires reading plans, applying specs, and communicating results to supervision.

Travel up to 40% may be required, with on-site work and a driver’s license. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, performing calculations, and mentoring junior inspectors while ensuring materials and methods