Senior Construction Inspector Charlotte
Job description
STV is an award-winning national leader consistently ranking among the country's top firms in transportation, bridges, highways, mass transit and rail, and construction and program management. More than 100 years old, the firm provides comprehensive architectural, engineering, planning, environmental, and construction management services for public and private sector clients. Our success is the direct result of our employees' commitment to innovation and quality across all 40 offices and over 2500 people nationwide. We have a thriving Transportation & Infrastructure practice with a close-knit, team-oriented group that is growing rapidly. Due to our success, we need to continue adding resources to assist with the delivery of our anticipated workload which includes a variety of services associated with various infrastructure improvement projects for NCDOT (across all 14 Divisions) as well as numerous municipal, institutional, and private sector clients. We have an immediate need in the Boone, NC area for a Sr. Construction Inspector for our Transportation & Infrastructure division. The successful candidate will support our current staff while assisting in growing the Construction Management and CEI practice to better service our clients statewide. This role offers unlimited opportunities to maintain existing client relationships, broaden STV’s service offerings geographically, be involved in major transportation projects, mentor junior staff, all while promoting the culture of a healthy work-life balance. This position offers a challenging role at an Engineer News-Record (ENR) Top 50 rated firm. The ideal candidate is an individual who desires to lead through example, is professionally respected, an excellent communicator, and possesses a strong understanding of construction safety principles. Job Responsibilities: Perform construction inspection activities and assist in the administration of highway and bridge construction projects. More specifically: Apply safety philosophy to all job responsibilities and ability to work safely in an outside environment Monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications Establish engineering controls for the construction contractor and inspection of the work Prepare daily inspection reports Perform on-site material testing and sampling Perform measurement and documentation of completed work Read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications Effectively communicate with project staff and clients, both verbal and written communication Basic knowledge of computer and tablet (iPad) operation The employee will typically be assigned to NCDOT or other roadway and bridge construction projects. Daily travel to project site will be required. Candidates must work nights and weekends when required. Overnight travel is not expected but may be necessary on a limited basis. Candidates must hold a hold a valid state driver’s license and clean driving record and have the ability to lift 50 pounds, traverse rough terrain, walk or stand for extended periods of time while performing manual tasks, and work outdoors during all types of weather. Specific Requirements: Applicant must possess a minimum of 12 years of CEI experience. Applicant must possess the following NCDOT certifications or have the ability to acquire them (at no cost to the candidate) within 6 months of beginning employment, as schedule permits: NCDOT/ACI Concrete Field Tech, Grade I QMS Asphalt Roadway Tech Erosion & Sediment Control Level II ABC Sampling Borrow Pit Sampling Conventional Density OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
