Senior Construction Inspector
Surveying And Mapping
- Austin, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
Your Impact at SAMThe Senior Construction Inspector may serve as 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. The Senior Construction Inspector provides recommendations to client regarding work progress and challenges encountered and is responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. This role requires contact with client, typically a governmental agency and private entities including construction contractors.
- Under the review and direction of Project Manager, perform field inspection and oversight of construction activities
- Maintain daily reports of inspection work along with detail records of project progress
- Able to 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 verifying sufficient testing has been performed
- Verify accuracy of payment requests and invoicing for completed work
- Experienced with TxDOT construction inspection and procedures
- Ability to coordinate with contractors’ staff and effectively communicate with all parties
- Performs standard mathematical calculations
- Able and willing to work day or night shifts and/or flexible schedules as required to support the project requirements
- Able to accept assignments requiring extended travel to project perform inspection tasks, to attend preconstruction meetings, project progress meetings, etc.
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) for transportation project as described herein. Direct field experience as a Contractor or materials-testing technician can substitute for Construction Inspection experience on a case-by-case basis.
- Highly motivated and works well with minimal supervision
- Thorough knowledge of TxDOT specifications and standards
- Experience with SiteManager, Primavera or other scheduling software preferred, but not required
- Must have functional computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must have the ability to complete advanced inspector certification courses. Examples include TxDOT classes in hot-mix asphalt and ACI concrete sampling and testing
- Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills
- Field testing certifications through TxAPA and/or ACI is preferred, but not required
- Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)
- Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) – Accrual starts immediately
- 401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5%
- Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program – Your mental health is our priority
- No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)
- Trainings throughout the year – Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career
- Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year
- Passion for our Community – You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program