Senior Construction Inspector

STV Incorporated; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 84,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)

Paid Holidays (9 days)

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV is seeking Senior Construction Inspectors to join our Transportation Division in Columbia, SC, with locations in Columbia, Charleston, Aiken, and Myrtle Beach. You will support major transportation projects, maintain client relationships, and contribute to STV’s CEI practice while ensuring safety and quality on site.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years of construction inspection experience, travel to project sites, and the ability to obtain several certifications within six months.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of construction inspection experience.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Certifications to be acquired within 6 months of beginning employment, at no cost to the candidate, as schedule permits).

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection activities on highway, bridge, rail, and tunnel projects.
• Apply safety philosophy to all responsibilities and work outdoors in all weather.
• Monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications.
• Establish engineering controls for construction and inspection.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and on-site material testing.
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Communicate effectively with project staff and clients, verbally and in writing.
• Train and/or mentor junior staff.

Skills

Construction inspection

Safety compliance

Plan/spec interpretation

Communication

Mentoring

Education

SCDOT Earthwork, Drainage and Base Course Technician

SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician

ACI Field Level I

SCDOT Level I & II Concrete

Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector

SCDOT Foundations

SCDOT Pavement Preservation, Seal Coat, Micro/Slurry, Concrete Pavement Temporary Traffic Control Design and Supervision

Tools

AASHTOWare

ProjectWise

Job description

Job Summary

STV is seeking Senior Construction Inspectors to join our Transportation Division in Columbia, Charleston, Aiken, and Myrtle Beach, SC. These positions offer an exciting opportunity to support our growing Construction Management and CEI practice, helping to expand our services and enhance client relationships across the state. As a Senior Construction Inspector at STV, you will play a key role in major transportation projects, contributing to the development of critical infrastructure while enjoying a supportive, work-life balanced culture. This role provides a platform for career growth, offering opportunities to maintain and strengthen client relationships, broaden STV’s regional presence, and be part of impactful, high-profile projects. STV, an ENR Top 50 firm, is looking for professionals who lead by example, communicate effectively, and have a strong foundation in construction safety principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection activities and assist in the administration of highway, bridge, rail, and tunnel construction projects.
• Apply safety philosophy to all job responsibilities and ability to work safely in an outside environment.
• Monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications.
• Establish engineering controls for the construction contractor and inspection of the work.
• Prepare daily inspection reports.
• Perform on-site material testing and sampling.
• Perform measurement and documentation of completed work.
• Read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications.
• Effectively communicate with project staff and clients, both verbal and written communication.
• Intermediate knowledge of computer and AASHTOWare and Projectwise.
• Train and/or mentor junior staff.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds, traverse rough terrain, walk or stand for extended periods of time while performing manual tasks, and work outdoors during all types of weather.
• Minimum of 8+ years of construction inspection experience.
• Certifications (to be acquired within 6 months of beginning employment, at no cost to the candidate, as schedule permits):
  • SCDOT Earthwork, Drainage and Base Course Technician
  • SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician
  • ACI Field Level I
  • SCDOT Level I & II Concrete
  • Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector
  • SCDOT Foundations
  • SCDOT Pavement Preservation, Seal Coat, Micro/Slurry, Concrete Pavement Temporary Traffic Control Design and Supervision
• Daily travel to project site will be required.
• Candidates may need to work nights and weekends when required.
• Overnight travel is not expected but may be necessary on a limited basis.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $83,983.00 - $95,435.00. STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. The final salary offered may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)
• Paid Holidays (9 days)
• Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
• Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

Company Culture & Values

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow. STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities. The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category. STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders. We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm. We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations. Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more. STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.