Transportation Construction Engineer II: Field & Survey Lead

South Carolina Department of Transportation; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Construction Inspector/Manager to monitor highway and bridge projects, ensure compliance with plans, and coordinate with contractors and the Resident Construction Engineer. The role includes documenting field observations, managing survey data, and contributing to project close-out tasks.

Responsibilities cover verification of pay quantities, surveying accuracy, staff training, and office management support to ensure timely, compliant project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management required.
• 1 year of engineering or construction management work experience required; equivalent experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Monitor highway and bridge construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and standards.
• Notify contractor and RCE of deficiencies and verify resolution.
• Ensure inspection, sampling, and testing requirements are met by qualified inspectors.
• Resolve construction conflicts with environmental regulations and permits.
• Record field observations and measurements clearly and accurately.
• Enter field notes into Site Manager Diaries, databases and final plans.
• Ensure phases of construction are documented on standardized forms.
• Verify contractor pay quantities in the field are in conformance with contract requirements before payment.
• Ensure surveying, staking and verification are performed at required frequencies.
• Train office staff in construction surveying and staking and instrument maintenance.
• Assist the RCE with project close-out tasks (final plans, material certification, final contractor concurrence).
• Ensure contractors are paid accurately for work performed with the plans and specifications.
• Serve as the department representative when dealing with contractors, the public, and utility reps.
• Assist RCE with office management tasks, HR coordination, fixed assets, equipment and computers.
• Supervise staff, prepare performance plans and evaluations, and manage personnel paperwork.
• Establish and monitor work processes; promote teamwork within the organization.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management

1 year of engineering or construction management work experience

Approved acceptable equivalence

Job description

South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Construction Inspector/Manager to monitor highway and bridge projects, ensure compliance with plans, and coordinate with contractors and the Resident Construction Engineer. The role includes documenting field observations, managing survey data, and contributing to project close-out tasks.

Responsibilities cover verification of pay quantities, surveying accuracy, staff training, and office management support to ensure timely, compliant project