Transportation Construction Inspector

Summit Design and Engineering Services; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Design and Engineering Services seeks a field Inspector to assist with roadway and structure inspections, collect materials samples, read blueprints, and perform calculations under supervision. The role requires math proficiency, plan interpretation, and strong report writing.

You will handle field measurements, maintain daily logs, and ensure compliance with project specifications while working outdoors in varying weather conditions and communicating with agencies and contractors.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Proficient with iPad, MS Office, Outlook, Dropbox and/or OneDrive.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform required testing and maintain detailed reports.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Must be able to walk over rough terrain and stand long hours.
• Must lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in various weather.

Responsibilities

• Assist in inspection of roadways and structures and perform calculations with supervision.
• Perform materials sampling and testing.
• Collect weigh tickets and conduct roadway tests to meet specs.
• Monitor and perform inspection work on highway projects.
• Maintain daily records and prepare monthly project estimates.
• Take field measurements and calculate contract pay quantities.
• Read plans and blueprints.

Skills

Math concepts

Plan & specification reading

Microsoft Office

iPad proficiency

Communication skills

Field measurements

Independent work

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

iPad

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Dropbox/OneDrive

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in the inspection of various roadways and structures construction operations and perform a variety of calculations and computations with supervision.
• Perform materials sampling and testing.
• Collect materials weigh tickets and conduct various roadway tests to ensure materials delivered to project meets specifications and are placed in accordance with standard specification.
• Monitor and perform all types of inspection work on complex and routine highway projects.
• Perform and maintain daily record keeping of project activities and prepare monthly project estimates.
• Take field measurements of various completed work items and make calculations to determine contract pay quantities.
• Read plans and blueprints

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of mathematics in algebra, geometry, and trigonometry and the ability to apply formulas.
• Proficient in using iPad, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Dropbox and/or OneDrive.
• Ability to work independently, use own judgment and make decisions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform required testing and maintain detailed reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public.
• Ability to read and interpret roadway, bridge and structure plans and contract specifications.
• Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and be able to stand up to 12 hours a day on occasion.
• Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel and twist, use hands to grasp and arms to reach, to raise hands above head, to sit, climb and balance and to work in confined spaces and heights with adequate vision to perform tasks.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, on occasion.
• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions.
• Valid Driver's license with a good driving record and ability to drive.
• Level II Technicians: Minimum four years of relevant experience. Must be able to perform duties without supervision and be able to read resource materials to determine answers to simple inspection requirements.
• Level III Technicians: Minimum five years of relevant experience. Must be able to perform duties without supervision and be able to read resource materials to determine answers to simple inspection requirements.
• Level IV Technicians: Minimum seven years of relevant experience. May serve as a Lead Project Inspector performing general project oversight and communication with the contractor and NCDOT. Will be responsible for supervising lower-level technicians while providing guidance as needed.