Transportation Engineering Associate I - Field Coordination

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Construction Inspector to perform inspection duties and ensure contractors follow contract requirements and standard specifications on assigned projects.

You will assist project managers, coordinate work between contractors and the department, monitor utility relocations, support contract maintenance and closeout activities, and conduct initial site inspections.

Qualifications

• Inspection duties and contractor compliance with contract requirements and standards.
• Assist project managers with routine construction decisions.
• Coordinate work between Contractor and the Department to ensure smooth progress.
• Monitor/coordinate contract maintenance projects per SCDOT standards.
• Assist with project closeout duties required by contract requirements.
• Conduct initial site inspections to identify conflicts and monitor utility relocations.

Responsibilities

• Assists project managers in making routine daily decisions concerning construction practices on assigned construction projects.
• Assists with monitoring and coordinating contract maintenance projects.
• Assists with project closeout duties required by contract requirements.
• Conducts initial site inspections to identify potential conflicts.
• Monitors progress of any utility relocations and liaise for utilities and contractors.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Inspection

Contract coordination

Project support

Travel readiness

Education

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

Job description

The South Carolina Department of Transportation seeks a Construction Inspector to perform inspection duties and ensure contractors follow contract requirements and standard specifications on assigned projects.

You will assist project managers, coordinate work between contractors and the department, monitor utility relocations, support contract maintenance and closeout activities, and conduct initial site inspections.