CEI Senior Inspector - Summit Design and Engineering Services

Summit Design and Engineering Services is an award-winning, multi-disciplined firm headquartered in Hillsborough, NC. Our fast-paced, growth-oriented company strives to deliver innovative, elegant solutions to our clients while providing support and guidance to the communities where we live, work, and play.

At Summit, we know our employees are the backbone of our organization. That's why we've built a collaborative, growth-oriented environment where each team member is valued, heard, and supported in their career goals. We invest directly in our employee's success by offering a wide range of benefits, beyond the basics including student loan reimbursement, paid volunteer hours, education and certification assistance, wellness stipends, and a flexible workplace that encourages work-life balance. When our team succeeds, Summit thrives!

We seek individuals who will contribute to a more diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment. If you're interested in joining over 400 of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply.

Summit Design and Engineering Services is seeking a CEI Senior Inspector for Construction Engineering Inspections. The candidate should possess the ability to be the sole representative of the client while on site or may work together with others inspecting construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractor constructs improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Under the general supervision of the Project Administrator perform highly complex technical assignments in field surveying and construction layout including making, and checking engineering computations, inspecting construction work, and conducting field tests
• Coordinate and manage lower level inspectors
• Maintain daily reports of inspection work along with detail records of project progress
• Review Contract documents to verify compliance plans and specifications
• Coordinate materials sampling and verification testing and verifying sufficient testing has been performed in MAC
• Coordinate with contractors' staff and effectively communicate with all parties
• Perform standard mathematical calculations
• Attend and participate as needed in project meetings

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in construction inspection, two (2) years of which shall have been in bridge and/or roadway construction inspection with the exception of Complex Category 2 (CC2) bridge structures or a Civil Engineering degree and one (1) year of road & bridge CEI experience with the ability to earn additional required qualifications within one year
• Must have supervised two or more inspectors and must have been directly responsible for all inspection requirements related to the construction operations assigned.
• Working knowledge of mathematics in both algebra, geometry, trigonometry and the ability to apply formulas.
• Proficient in the use of iPad, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Dropbox, SiteManager, MAC and/or OneDrive.
• Experienced with FDOT construction inspection and procedures
• Must possess good interpersonal, coordination and communication skills
• Ability and willingness to work either day or night shifts, weekends and/or flexible schedules as required to support the project requirements
• Ability to accept assignments requiring extended travel
• Highly-motivated and able to work independently, use own judgment and make good decisions.
• Ability to perform required testing and maintain detailed reports
• Ability to read and interpret roadway, bridge and structure plans, standards and contract specifications
• Must be able to walk over rough and uneven terrain and be able to stand up to 12 hours a day on occasion.
• Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel and twist, use hands to grasp and arms to reach, to raise hands above head, to sit, climb and balance and to work in confined spaces and heights with adequate vision to perform tasks
• Must be able to lift and carry up-to 70 pounds, on occasion
• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions
• Valid Driver's license with good driving record and ability to drive

Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action. E-verify.

A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.