Senior CEI Inspector - Transportation Project Leader

Luster National; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited flexible time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Professional development stipend

Job summary

Luster National is seeking a Senior CEI Inspector to provide Construction, Engineering, and Inspection services for transportation projects in Georgia. The role involves advanced inspection work, materials testing, and coordinating with engineers to ensure contract compliance across a wide range of project activities.

Responsibilities include independent inspections, contract administration, and participation in meetings from planning through close-out, with potential project engineering duties

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive transportation technician experience as an employee or consultant for a State Highway Agency, or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.
• Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction.
• Considerable knowledge of mathematical functions, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry related to highway and transportation engineering.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as calculators and computers.
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures.
• Ability to take notes and prepare or review reports.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of lower-level employees.
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with Georgia Law.
• Proficiency with computers (e.g., Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Outlook, internet, etc.).
• Required Certifications: GDOT WECS, GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification, Passing scores on GDOT’s Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests – Group 3 (Earthwork, Bridges, Incidental Items).

Responsibilities

• Will conduct independent complex inspections and supervising lower-level inspectors performing routine to moderately complex inspections of roadway and structure construction processes and materials to ensure compliance with construction contracts.
• May perform contract administration duties, including field measurements of pay items and completion of Department-required documentation.
• Work may include participating in Concept Meetings, Field Plan Reviews (Preliminary and/or Final), CPM schedule reviews, project close-out activities, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• May perform project engineering duties in lieu of the Project Engineer on smaller construction projects with construction let amounts less than $10,000,000.
• Maybe responsible for the administration, inspection, and management of local let projects once assigned to Construction.
• Will attend meetings associated with project administration and coordination.
• Will ensure local municipalities remain in compliance with LAP processes to effectively close out projects upon completion.
• Will verify invoiced work for satisfactory completion and ensure project funding allocations are appropriately managed across project phases.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational and leadership

Analytical and problem-solving

Collaboration and coordination

Supervise lower-level employees

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Outlook

Computers

Job description

Luster National is seeking a Senior CEI Inspector to provide Construction, Engineering, and Inspection services for transportation projects in Georgia. The role involves advanced inspection work, materials testing, and coordinating with engineers to ensure contract compliance across a wide range of project activities.

Responsibilities include independent inspections, contract administration, and participation in meetings from planning through close-out, with potential project engineering duties