Senior Inspector - Construction Services (CEI)

DRMP, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Cell phone allowance

Boot allowance

PPE provided

Professional development

Benefits package

Job summary

DRMP, Inc. is seeking Senior Inspectors to lead its CEI team across South Carolina, based in Columbia, SC. You will oversee field inspections, mentor junior staff, and ensure project quality while coordinating with PMs to keep projects on schedule.

Ideal candidates have extensive inspection experience, strong leadership, and state/national certifications (SCDOT/SCDES/ACI). The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a company vehicle in field support.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as an Inspector or Senior Inspector in construction services.
• Proven track record managing and mentoring inspection teams.
• Strong technical expertise in field surveying, construction layout, and inspections.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Full-time commitment with flexibility across South Carolina locations.
• Relevant state and nationally-recognized training qualifications certifications (SCDOT, SCDES, ACI or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily contractor work efforts and progress in complex construction environments.
• Coordinate with field teams and utility owners to keep projects on track.
• Prepare field books and earthwork construction logs with precision.
• Collect and prepare material samples for laboratory testing.
• Measure and verify construction dimensions, levels, and alignment.
• Observe work in progress to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Review finished installations for quality and workmanship standards.
• Support project close-out activities.
• Lead and mentor lower-level inspectors.

Skills

Extensive inspector experience

Mentoring inspection teams

Field surveying & construction layout

Communication & coordination

Flexibility across SC locations

Education

SCDOT/SCDES/ACI certifications

Job description

Description

We're growing our Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) team across South Carolina and seeking experienced Senior Inspectors to lead the way. If you're a seasoned inspector ready to step into a leadership role, we'd love to explore this opportunity with you. (Based in Columbia, SC, but open to all areas of South Carolina.)

Annual boot allowance

• All necessary personal protective equipment
• Professional development with an experienced team
• Comprehensive benefits package

We make sure you're equipped to succeed in the field!

Department

Construction/CEI

Location

Columbia, SC

Description

We're growing our Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) team across South Carolina and seeking experienced Senior Inspectors to lead the way. If you're a seasoned inspector ready to step into a leadership role, we'd love to explore this opportunity with you. (Based in Columbia, SC, but open to all areas of South Carolina.)

The Role

You’ll perform in complex construction environments, overseeing quality control through rigorous inspections and testing, and mentoring junior inspectors. Working under Project Manager guidance, you’ll ensure projects meet the highest standards while developing the next generation of inspectors.

Field Support & Perks

• Company vehicle provided
• Cell phone allowance
• Annual boot allowance
• All necessary personal protective equipment
• Professional development with an experienced team
• Comprehensive benefits package

We make sure you're equipped to succeed in the field!

What you will lead

• Document and oversee daily contractor work efforts and progress
• Coordinate with field teams and utility owners to keep projects on track
• Prepare field books and earthwork construction logs with precision
• Collect and prepare material samples for laboratory testing
• Measure and verify construction dimensions, levels, and alignment
• Observe work in progress to ensure compliance with specifications
• Review finished installations for quality and workmanship standards
• Support for Project Close-out
• Lead and mentor lower-level inspectors

What you'll bring

• Extensive experience as an Inspector or Senior Inspector in construction services
• Proven track record managing and mentoring inspection teams
• Strong technical expertise in field surveying, construction layout, and inspections
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Full-time commitment with flexibility across South Carolina locations
• Relevant state and nationally-recognized training qualifications certifications (SCDOT, SCDES, ACI or equivalent)

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.

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.