Senior Construction Inspector — Field Leadership & Testing

Trilon; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Cell phone allowance

Job summary

DRMP is seeking an experienced Inspector or Senior Inspector for the Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) group in South Carolina. The position is listed in Columbia, SC, but we are open to all areas of the state.

You will perform highly complex technical assignments in field surveying and construction layout, manage lower-level inspectors, and work under the supervision of the Project Manager. The role requires inspection, testing, and coordination across projects in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus a minimum of 4 years of DOT roadway and/or bridge construction experience.
• Civil engineering degree with one year of road & bridge CEI experience and one year as engineer intern; ability to earn additional qualifications within six months.
• Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history.
• Must obtain Work Zone Traffic Control (Advanced or Supervisor) within the first six months of employment.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Position requires a minimum of 40 hours a week with possibility of overtime (Hourly).
• Ability to learn and reach self-sufficiency with data entry and project record submittal in AASHTO‑Ware Project and ProjectWise applications.

Responsibilities

• Daily documentation of contractor’s work efforts.
• Project coordination with contractor field personnel and utility owners.
• Project field book preparation and documentation.
• Earthwork construction logbook preparation and documentation.
• Material sampling and testing.
• Assist with the preparation of the final estimate package.
• Measure distances to verify the accuracy of construction activity/layout dimensions.
• Verify levels, alignment, and elevation of construction activity/installations.
• Observe work in progress to ensure procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications.
• Obtain and prepare material samples for laboratory testing.
• Examine the workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standards and accept installation.
• Record quantities of materials received or used during specified periods.
• Maintain a daily construction and inspection activities log and compare progress reports.

Skills

Teamwork

Data entry

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Civil engineering degree

Tools

AASHTO‑Ware Project

ProjectWise

Job description

DRMP is seeking an experienced Inspector or Senior Inspector for the Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) group in South Carolina. The position is listed in Columbia, SC, but we are open to all areas of the state.

You will perform highly complex technical assignments in field surveying and construction layout, manage lower-level inspectors, and work under the supervision of the Project Manager. The role requires inspection, testing, and coordination across projects in a fast-paced,