Transportation Construction Inspector (Entry-Level)

HDR, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Entry Level Construction Inspector, where your contributions will help shape infrastructure projects that benefit communities. This role offers the chance to engage in hands-on construction engineering and inspection duties, ensuring quality and compliance on highway and bridge projects. You'll be trained to interpret construction drawings and identify discrepancies, playing a vital role in the success of our projects. Embrace a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and be part of a team that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work every day.

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills are essential for this role.
• Experience with MS Office is required for documentation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction engineering and inspection duties on highway and bridge projects.
• Conduct materials testing and construction observation as per SCDOT policies.

Skills

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Strong written communication skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Construction observation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tech school degree

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is looking for an Entry Level Construction Inspectorto join our South Carolina Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team to perform construction engineering and inspection duties on highway and bridge construction projects utilizing SCDOT policies and procedures. Work will include materials testing, construction observation, and reporting. This position will be trained to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and be able to identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents as well as enforcement of these contract documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent


• Experience with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)


• Strong written and communication skills


• Ability to work independently or as part of a team


• Able to travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections


• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law


• SCDOT experience


• Tech school degree


• Local candidates are preferred


• *LI-SM1

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• This position typically requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location:United States-South Carolina-Charleston

Other Locations:United States-South Carolina-Beaufort, United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-South Carolina-Greenville

Industry:Construction, Project Controls & Design/Build

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Constr Eng Insp / Mntrng(CCC)

Job Posting:Oct 31, 2024