CEG’s industry-leading client is in search of a Construction Inspector to join their growing team! Collaborate with creative architects, engineers, and designers on a mission to shape vibrant communities.
Through strategic planning, thoughtful consulting, and exceptional design, you’ll play a pivotal role in building transportation systems that connect us to the people and places we care about most. As part of a team of transportation and utility services experts, you’ll experience a fresh and forward-looking approach across various domains, from active transportation and bridge design to traffic engineering and beyond. Join down-to-earth colleagues who are committed to creating an environment where everyone belongs, and where finding joy in your work and projects is a priority, not an afterthought. Advance your career with ample growth opportunities, developmental support, and enticing benefits that prioritize your well-being. This is your chance to make a real impact while being a valued part of a team that’s dedicated to building a brighter future. Apply today and take the leap toward an exciting journey!
Job Responsibilities:
- Monitor and assess construction activities, generating daily inspection summaries and constructability evaluations. Common tasks involve supervising daily construction operations encompassing tasks like earthwork, erosion control, reinforced concrete, and equipment setup.
- Oversee ongoing construction tasks to ensure adherence to specifications and contractual documents. Scrutinize coordinated sets of working blueprints. Evaluate moderately intricate shop drawings. Keep a daily work record. Escalate and report deviations from plans and specifications to managerial personnel. You will also participate in the review of submissions, aid in resolving RFI’s, and engage in other associated tasks.
- Acquire familiarity with construction methodologies, design principles, TDOT (Tennessee Department of Transportation) Specifications, and documents. Comprehend standard procedures, protocols, and practices within an organization, preferably within the architecture/engineering sector. Ability to acquire knowledge through hands-on learning, observation, and active inquiry.
- Gain familiarity with, or the aptitude to learn the utilization of tools and equipment such as, though not limited to, an air meter, slump cone, transit, level, and tape measure. Ability to utilize a computer for data entry and reporting when necessary.
- Demonstrate effective interpersonal abilities. Capability to work autonomously. Proficiency in comprehending and conveying information verbally and in writing. Command over the structure and conventions of the English language, encompassing word meanings, spelling, composition guidelines, and grammar.
Minimum Requirements:
- Successful completion of high school education (GED) and a minimum of 4 years of experience in construction/inspection within roadway projects; alternatively, completion of a 2 or 4-year engineering technology or engineering program is acceptable.
- Prior exposure to TDOT or municipal roadway projects, involving the maintenance of daily records and reports pertaining to asphalt paving, concrete tasks, grading, structural work, and erosion control, is preferred.
- Optional, but a distinct advantage, are TDOT CEI Certifications. Additional certifications and training programs may be required after hiring, as stipulated by OSHA, TDOT, or specific client prerequisites. Such certifications may encompass concrete and asphalt qualifications, erosion control, and safety training.
- While not obligatory, preference is given to candidates with Level 1, and preferably Level 2, certification from the state’s Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control (EPSC) Training Program.
Physical Demands:
- Regularly engage in sitting and utilizing hands for operation of objects, tools, or equipment. Ability to communicate verbally, perceive visual information, and hear, as well as reach with hands and arms, walk, stand, or stoop. Occasional lifting or moving of items weighing over 25 lbs may be necessary. Reasonable accommodations can be arranged to facilitate performance of these essential tasks for individuals with disabilities.
Work Environment:
- Predominantly field-based – outdoors; exposed to various environmental factors including humidity, dust, noise, and fluctuating temperatures. Work may occur in high traffic areas.
- Usage of personal protective equipment is mandatory, and such equipment will be supplied by the company.
Company Benefits:
- Professional Certification Reimbursement
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Generous PTO
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match and Profit Sharing
- Wellness Incentives
- Mass/Public Transit Program
- Paid Life and AD&D Benefits
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Telemedicine Consult
- Healthcare Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental Life and Health Insurance Additions
- Identity Theft Plan
- Critical Care Insurance
- Professional Organization Membership Reimbursement
- Legal Plan
- Lifestyle Coaching
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement