Senior Roadway & Bridge Construction Inspector - On Site

CDM Smith; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking an on-site Inspector to support Transportation Construction, Engineering and Inspection projects across multiple locations, including GA. You will perform inspections of traffic control, environmental controls, layout and materials, and work under direct supervision to ensure conformance with plans and specifications.

The role requires reading drawings, coordinating with contractors, and traveling 20–40% as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications from a State Highway Agency or NICET in earthwork, asphalt, and concrete if required by the client or jurisdiction.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• 2 years of related experience.
• Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of traffic control, environmental controls, layout, construction methods and materials, and all issues concerning the construction of a project under direct supervision.
• Determine the acceptability of the day‑to‑day work performed by the contractor. Review and recommend the acceptance or rejection of daily reports submitted by the contractor, perform inspection of the contractor’s quality control procedures and material testing, and verify that procedures are in conformance with the approved Quality Control Plan and established procedures.
• Candidate must also be able to review material testing procedures and results for conformance to the contract and measure quantities of materials placed. May be required to perform sampling and/or in‑place testing of soil, aggregate base, concrete, and asphalt concrete pavement.

Skills

English communication

Basic arithmetic

Reading construction plans

Adapt to new technologies

Reading and understanding specs

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2 years of related experience

NICET/ACI certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking an on-site Inspector to support Transportation Construction, Engineering and Inspection projects across multiple locations, including GA. You will perform inspections of traffic control, environmental controls, layout and materials, and work under direct supervision to ensure conformance with plans and specifications.

The role requires reading drawings, coordinating with contractors, and traveling 20–40% as needed.