Senior Construction Inspector

STV, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 83,983 - 95,435; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (starting at 16 days)

Job summary

A prominent construction management firm is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector for various projects in South Carolina. The role involves performing inspections, ensuring compliance with construction specs, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience and be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions. The compensation range is between $83,983 to $95,435, alongside comprehensive benefits. This position provides an opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8+ years of construction inspection experience.
• Valid state driver's license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection activities.
• Monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare daily inspection reports.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

On-site Material Testing

Project Monitoring

Mentoring Junior Staff

Education

Construction Management Certification

Tools

AASHTOWare

Projectwise

Job description

Position Overview

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.

Responsibilities

Perform construction inspection activities and assist in the administration of highway, bridge, rail, and tunnel construction projects. More specifically:

• 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

The employee will typically be assigned to SCDOT or other roadway, bridge, rail, or tunnel construction projects. 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.

Candidates must hold a valid state driver's license and clean driving record and have the 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.

Specific Requirements

Applicant must possess a minimum of 8+ years of construction inspection experience.

• SCDOT Earthwork, Drainage and Base Course Technician
• SCDOT Asphalt Roadway Technician
• ACI Field Level I
• Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector
• SCDOT Foundations
• Temporary Traffic Control Design and Supervision

Compensation

$83,983.00 - $95,435.00

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

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. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV's work and values resonate with you. 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.