Transportation CEI Inspector - Flexible Schedules & Growth

Gresham Smith in; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Healthcare benefits

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Gresham Smith is hiring a CEI Inspector for the Transportation Market. The role focuses on daily construction inspection, documenting progress, and ensuring compliance with TDOT and project requirements.

The successful candidate will work on roadway projects, maintain logs, and coordinate with contractors and clients. A formal education plus field experience is preferred, with training opportunities available post-hire.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma with 1 year construction/inspection experience on roadway projects, or completion of a 2- or 4-year program
• Prefer TDOT or municipal roadway project experience with daily records/reports on paving, concrete, grading, structural work, erosion control
• TDOT CEI certifications are a plus; may require training post-hire including OSHA/TDOT

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect construction work and prepare daily inspection reports and constructability reviews
• Oversee daily construction activities including earthwork, erosion control, reinforced concrete, and equipment installation
• Review plans and moderate complexity shop drawings to ensure compliance with specifications
• Maintain daily job logs and report deviations from plans to management
• Participate in reviewing submittals and RFIs, and other related tasks
• Coordinate with contractors, client personnel, and stakeholders regarding inspection activities
• Advise contractors on non-compliance and collaborate on corrective actions
• Verify highway work zones and traffic control setups meet contract requirements
• Assist in contractor evaluations and perform other assigned duties
• Use and learn inspection tools and computer systems for data collection and reporting

Skills

Construction inspection

Report writing

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

Learn inspection tools

Independent work

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year inspection/field experience

Engineering tech program (2- or 4-year)

Tools

Air meters

Slump cones

Transit levels

Tape measures

Job description

Gresham Smith is hiring a CEI Inspector for the Transportation Market. The role focuses on daily construction inspection, documenting progress, and ensuring compliance with TDOT and project requirements.

The successful candidate will work on roadway projects, maintain logs, and coordinate with contractors and clients. A formal education plus field experience is preferred, with training opportunities available post-hire.