Senior CEI Inspector - Lead Field & Mentoring

DRMP, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Cell phone allowance

Boot allowance

PPE provided

Professional development

Benefits package

Job summary

DRMP, Inc. is seeking Senior Inspectors to lead its CEI team across South Carolina, based in Columbia, SC. You will oversee field inspections, mentor junior staff, and ensure project quality while coordinating with PMs to keep projects on schedule.

Ideal candidates have extensive inspection experience, strong leadership, and state/national certifications (SCDOT/SCDES/ACI). The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a company vehicle in field support.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Inspector or Senior Inspector in construction services.
• Proven track record managing and mentoring inspection teams.
• Strong technical expertise in field surveying, construction layout, and inspections.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Full-time commitment with flexibility across South Carolina locations.
• Relevant state and nationally-recognized training qualifications certifications (SCDOT, SCDES, ACI or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily contractor work efforts and progress in complex construction environments.
• Coordinate with field teams and utility owners to keep projects on track.
• Prepare field books and earthwork construction logs with precision.
• Collect and prepare material samples for laboratory testing.
• Measure and verify construction dimensions, levels, and alignment.
• Observe work in progress to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Review finished installations for quality and workmanship standards.
• Support project close-out activities.
• Lead and mentor lower-level inspectors.

Skills

Extensive inspector experience

Mentoring inspection teams

Field surveying & construction layout

Communication & coordination

Flexibility across SC locations

Education

SCDOT/SCDES/ACI certifications

Job description

DRMP, Inc. is seeking Senior Inspectors to lead its CEI team across South Carolina, based in Columbia, SC. You will oversee field inspections, mentor junior staff, and ensure project quality while coordinating with PMs to keep projects on schedule.

Ideal candidates have extensive inspection experience, strong leadership, and state/national certifications (SCDOT/SCDES/ACI). The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a company vehicle in field support.