Construction Materials Testing Technician

F&ME Consultants, Inc. is a South Carolina owned and operated engineering firm established in 1980 with offices in Columbia, Beaufort, Florence, and Richburg. Since its inception, F&ME has been committed to providing innovative solutions for the many challenges faced by its clients.

F&ME provides Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Consulting, Materials Testing, and Construction Services to a diverse client base that includes municipalities, counties, state agencies, federal agencies, educational institutions, and commercial and private entities. F&ME offers its clients traits earned only through years of direct experience on projects involving a wide range of scopes, budgets, and unique challenges.

F&ME's professionals have established themselves as practical problem-solvers who provide the most economical and technically sound solutions possible. F&ME prides itself on accomplishing every job to the full satisfaction of its clients, no matter what challenges the assignments might present.

F&ME Consultants is actively seeking highly talented Construction Inspectors for immediate employment in Florence, South Carolina and encompassing areas of South Carolina.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Monitoring, inspecting, and ensuring all work on assigned projects meets specifications, plans and quality requirements.
• Performs construction material testing and reviewing test results for conformance with project contract specifications.
• Maintaining daily inspection records and overall project notes.
• Reviewing contract plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate standards and contract documents.
• Reviewing and responding to contractor correspondence, requests for information, and submittals.
• Assisting with review and analysis of construction schedules.
• Compiling and reviewing contractor quantities for pay applications.
• High School Diploma
• Able to read and understand basic plans and/or drawings
• Ability to use a computer, construction material testing equipment, basic survey equipment, and to retain or gain training certifications as needed

Capable of performing routine mathematical calculations (computing cubic yards, computing square yards, etc.). Ability to take and pass certification tests in the fields of Asphalt, Concrete, Erosion Control, Foundations, and Earthwork, Base and Drainage.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to pass drug and alcohol test
• Ability to travel out-of-town overnight as required.

• Certification in ACI; any/all of the SCDOT certifications in Asphalt Roadway Inspection, Concrete inspection, Foundation inspection, Earthwork, Base and Drainage inspection and Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control inspection; and/or any/all ICC certifications.
• Experience with material testing procedures required for sampling of construction materials.

Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401K plan with employer match, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, company vehicle (to be used for work and commuting), company provided phone, etc.

Pay will be based on employee’s experience/certifications. Pay starts at $22.00/hour.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours:
No less than 40 per week

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Company truck
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time offPaid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay
• Yearly bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Foundation Inspection
• Earthwork, Base and Drainage Inspection
• Pavement Preservation Level 1:
  Concrete Pavements Technician
• CEPSCI - Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspection