Senior Construction Inspector

RK&K; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector for its Nashville, Tennessee location. This role involves leading inspections on complex highway and bridge projects, supporting construction management, and mentoring junior inspectors. With a robust career path and training opportunities, this position is ideal for candidates with significant construction experience seeking to make a meaningful impact in civil engineering.

Benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Ten (10) + years of experience in roadway and bridge construction.
• Ability to administer contracts and interpret construction plans.
• Experience mentoring and supervising inspection personnel.

Responsibilities

• Lead inspections on highway and bridge projects, ensuring compliance.
• Manage and mentor other inspectors.
• Engage in problem-solving and provide technical evaluations.

Skills

Roadway and bridge construction

Problem solving

Effective communication

QA/QC development

Tools

MS Office

SiteManager

Mobile devices

Job description

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RK&K's Construction Engineering Inspection and Construction Management Division is hiring Senior Construction Inspector to join our team in Western Tennessee. As a Senior Construction Inspector with RK&K you will strengthen our Construction Engineering and Inspection team while leading complex and routine inspections on projects including highway, bridge, design/design-build projects. Opportunities for growth and training into construction management and office engineering careers.

Essential Function

• Provide construction management support, including inspection, testing, and monitoring of construction ensure compliance with contract documents
• Fully engage in solving complex problems to provide technical evaluation and sound solutions
• Manage and mentor the activities of other inspectors
• Ability to communicate effectively across different platforms with project management, clients, stakeholders, and contractors
• Interface with clients, state and federal agencies, and other engineering disciplines on construction projects
• Recordkeeping, materials testing, and reporting as required
• Must possess high integrity and ethics in all aspects of dealing with clients, subconsultants, and peers
  
  

Required Skills And Experience

• Ten (10) + years of experience in roadway and bridge construction
• Ability to understand, explain, and administer contracts; and interpret construction plans, provisions, standards, and specifications
• Ability to mentor, coordinate, and supervise inspection personnel in the field
• Understanding of QA/QC development and execution process
• Travel to job sites is expected, clean driving record
• Experience with MS Office, SiteManager, and mobile devices
  
  

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Skilled in both roadway and bridge construction
• Survey experience
• Required TDOT certifications
  
  

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!
  
  

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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