Sr. Construction Inspector - CEI

LJA Engineering; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Sr. Construction Inspector to oversee construction projects, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications. The role requires strong communication skills, mentoring abilities, and extensive experience in highway construction. Join a 100% employee-owned company that values teamwork and professional growth, and contribute to impactful transportation projects.

Qualifications

• 8+ years overall experience as an inspector for highway construction.

Responsibilities

• Observes construction work ensuring accuracy with plans and specifications.
• Documents work activities and provides status reports to PM(s).
• Conducts periodic staff meetings with inspectors.

Skills

Communication

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

ACI Grade I or NICET Level 1

Storm water Inspection Certification

Job description

Title: Sr. Construction Inspector

Division: Transportation

LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 70+ office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.

TheConstruction Inspectorperforms inspection activities for the Construction Engineering & Inspection group on Transportation projects. The person works directly with the Project Manager(s) and other team members to adequately staff projects.

General Responsibilities:

• Observes construction work performed by others, ensuring accuracy with plans and specifications
• Interprets plans, specifications, and contracts for roadway, drainage, and/or structural highway construction
• Communicates through verbal and written means as needed for job performance
• Participates in project-level meetings as required
• Meets with client as needed
• Conducts periodic staff meetings with inspectors
• Documents work activities
• Provides status reports to PM(s) on routine basis
• Reviews and mentors work of other inspectors
• Storm water Inspections

Required Education/Licenses:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• ACI Grade I or NICET Level 1
• Storm water Inspection Certification

Required Experience:

• 8+ years overall experience as an inspector for highway construction
• Ability to perform work on active jobsite in safe, proficient manner required
• Ability to represent LJA and its clients in a professional manner at all times
• Must have a clear driving record; a DMV check will be conducted

“Bonus” If You Have:

• 10 hour OSHA
• Work Zone Traffic Control
• TDEC Level 1
• TDOT Asphalt Roadway Inspector
• TDOT Concrete Field Technician/ ACI Grade 1

Other Requirements:

• Travel may be required
• Job sites will have uneven ground and will require walking/standing for long periods of time; possible climbing
• Work in inclement (hot/cold/rain) weather
• Work non-standard hours/days, including some weekend or holiday work on occasion

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