Construction Inspector II -North Carolina

Overview

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services (MGS) framework. As North America's premiere MGS company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business.

Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their life cycles.

The Construction Inspector II is responsible for working with others to inspect construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractor constructs improvements in accordance with plans and specifications. This role reports to a more senior inspector and a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. The work requires contact with clients, typically governmental agencies and private entities including construction contractors.

Provides recommendations to the client regarding work progress and challenges encountered.

• Under the review and direction of the Project Manager, perform field inspection and oversight of construction activities
• Maintain daily inspection reports and detailed records of project progress
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Read and interpret plans, specifications and applicable standards
• Review contract documents to verify compliance with governmental regulations and conformance with project requirements
• Assist with coordinating materials sampling and testing and verify sufficient testing has been performed
• Verify the accuracy of payment requests and invoicing for completed work
• Experience with NCDOT construction inspection and procedures
• Coordinate with contractors’ staff and effectively communicate with all parties
• Measure and/or quantify pay items in the field and perform necessary mathematical calculations
• Performs standard mathematical calculations
• Able and willing to work day or night shifts and/or flexible schedules as required to support project requirements; weekend work may be required
• Able to accept assignments requiring extended travel to project sites to perform inspection tasks, attend preconstruction and progress meetings
• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the company’s strategic goals
• NCDOT construction inspection certifications are highly preferred

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) for transportation projects as described
• Direct field experience as a contractor or materials-testing technician can substitute for CEI experience on a case-by-case basis
• Familiarity with Share-Plus software and use of an iPad is preferred
• Experience with Primavera and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other scheduling software preferred
• Functional computer skills including Microsoft Word, emailing, and Excel
• Ability to complete inspector certification courses (examples include NCDOT classes in hot-mix asphalt and ACI & NCDOT concrete sampling and testing; NCDOT Erosion Control certification Level II)
• Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Thorough knowledge of NCDOT specifications and standards with willingness to study and advance relevant knowledge outside of work

Certifications and/or Licensing Requirements

Field testing certifications through NCDOT and/or ACI are highly preferred

• Health and Wellness Benefits: Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date; free vision and dental plans for employees; company-paid premiums for long-term disability/life insurance (with HSA + FSA plans); SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
• Financial Benefits: Employee referral rewards program; access to Ramsey Smart Dollar;
  Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match; tuition reimbursement; optional cellphone stipend
• Work-L…