Senior Construction Inspector

STV, Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 88,649 - 100,737; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off starting at 16 days

Parental Leave up to 80 hours

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector in South Carolina. The role involves performing inspections on highway and bridge projects, ensuring compliance, and supporting infrastructure development. Candidates should have at least 8 years of construction inspection experience. The compensation range is $88,649 to $100,737, with benefits including health insurance, time off, and retirement plans.

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

• Monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare daily inspection reports.
• Perform material testing and sampling.

Skills

Construction safety principles

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Material testing

Tools

AASHTOWare

Projectwise

Job description

dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)

United States, South Carolina, North Charleston

Mar 01, 2026

About the Role

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. If you are a driven, detail‑oriented professional with a passion for quality and innovation in transportation construction, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Applicant must possess the following certifications or have the ability to acquire them (at no cost to the candidate) within 6 months of beginning employment, 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

Compensation

Compensation Range: $88,649.00 - $100,737.00

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit
• 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

Additional Information

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.