Senior Inspector - Construction Services (CEI)

DRMP; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Cell Phone Allowance

Job summary

DRMP seeks an experienced Inspector or Senior Inspector for Construction Services in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on field surveying, construction layout, inspections, and supervising junior inspectors under the Project Manager.

The position is listed in Columbia but open to all areas of South Carolina. You will document daily contractor activities, coordinate with field crews, perform measurements and tests, and ensure work conforms to specifications.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate plus 4 years DOT roadway/bridge CEI experience, or Civil Engineering degree with CEI experience and Engineer Intern eligibility.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving history.
• Work Zone Traffic Control certification within six months.
• Ability to work in a team environment and commit to 40 hours weekly, with potential overtime.
• Proficiency with AASHTO-Ware Project and ProjectWise applications.

Responsibilities

• Daily documentation of contractor’s work efforts.
• Project coordination with field personnel and utility owners.
• Prepare field books and earthwork logs.
• Sampling and testing of materials.
• Assist with Final Estimate package preparation.
• Measure distances and verify layouts and elevations.
• Check workmanship against specifications and record quantities.
• Maintain daily inspection logs and progress reports.

Skills

Teamwork

Data entry

Measurement

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Civil Engineering degree

Engineer Intern experience

Tools

AASHTO-Ware Project

ProjectWise

Job description

Description

If you're an experienced Inspector or Senior Inspector in Construction Services, our

Position is listed in Columbia, SC, but we're open to all areas of South Carolina.

Department: Construction/CEI

Location: Columbia, SC

Compensation: $28.00 - $45.00 / hour

Description

If you're an experienced Inspector or Senior Inspector in Construction Services, our Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) group is GROWING and looking for your expertise in South Carolina! Position is listed in Columbia, SC, but we're open to all areas of South Carolina. As a Senior Inspector, you will be responsible for performing highly complex technical assignments in field surveying and construction layout, making and checking engineering computations, inspecting construction work, and conducting field tests. You will also be responsible for coordinating and managing the lower-level inspectors and are expected to perform under the general supervision of the Project Manager.

What You'll Receive:

• Company Vehicle
• Cell Phone Allowance

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include:

• Daily documentation of contractor’s work efforts.
• Project coordination with Contractor’s 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 that 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 standard and accepts installation.
• Record quantities of materials received or used during specified periods.
• Maintain a daily construction and inspection activities log and compare progress reports.

What You'll Need:

• High School Graduate plus a minimum of 4 years of DOT roadway and/or bridge construction experience.
• Alternatively, a Civil Engineering degree and one (1) year of road & bridge CEI experience and one (1) year experience as an Engineer Intern. Employee will have the ability to earn additional required qualifications within six months.
• Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history required.
• 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 the 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.

Preferred Qualifications for Position:

• Possess SCDOT or valid qualification from another state for Earthwork & Base Course Technician qualification or obtain within the first 90 days months of employment.
• Possess SCDOT or valid qualification from another state for Asphalt Roadway Technician or obtain within the first 90 days of employment.
• Possess SCDOT or valid qualification from another state for Concrete Technician Level 1&2 or obtain within the first 90 days of employment.
• Possess SCDOT or valid qualification from another state for ACI Field Testing Technician Grade 1 or obtain within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must possess SCDHEC/Clemson CEPSCI (Sediment Control Inspector) qualification or valid qualification from another state within the first six months of employment.

DRMP Offers:

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.