CEI Roadway Inspector

CEI Roadway Inspector

Requisition Number: 2024-1610-05C

S&ME is hiring a CEI Roadway Inspector to join our Transportation team in Columbia, South Carolina helping us provide engineering solutions to our clients.

Your Day-to-Day:

As a CEI Inspector, you will play a key role in overseeing, administering, and inspecting transportation projects, including roadways, bridges, railways, pedestrian pathways, ports, and aviation facilities. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that contractors meet all contract requirements, plans, and specifications. This position involves both indoor and outdoor work, exposing you to diverse weather conditions and field environments. Flexibility is essential, as extended hours, including weekends and holidays, may be required.

• Monitor contractor activities, including earthmoving, paving, bridge construction, and traffic control. Ensure all work adheres to project plans and permits.
• Keep thorough records by preparing daily diaries, material reports, and field books for contractor payments. Your documentation will be crucial for project success.
• Conduct materials sampling, verify line and grade with survey equipment, and perform key calculations to ensure accurate construction processes.
• Perform DBE and EEO compliance surveys and verify that erosion control devices meet all environmental and permit requirements.
• Attend meetings, interact with third-party construction teams, and report to higher-level technical staff for project reviews.

Pay rate is based on the level of experience. Additional incentives are available for existing applicable certifications.

What You Bring:

• A High school diploma/GED
• 2 or more years of highway-related construction or inspection experience or a 2-year technical degree in Civil Engineering Technology or Surveying Technology or higher with 2+ years of highway-related construction or experience
• The ability to supervise crew and/or a separate program function of moderate complexity
• One or more SCDOT-based certifications
• Experience with SCDOT resurfacing projects including pavement markings, a plus
• American Concrete Institute (ACI) Certification, or other materials certifications, a plus

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:

• Working outdoors the majority of the time in varying weather conditions
• Walking over rough, uneven terrain and standing for potentially up to 12 hours a day
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Maneuvering field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground around active construction sites

We Are S&ME:

At S&ME, we've spent over 50 years providing innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials disciplines. Our team of 1,000+ employee-owners spans over 10 states, working together to deliver impactful results for our clients. We foster a culture of collaboration, honesty, and dedication, with a focus on making positive contributions to the communities we serve. As employee owners, we're invested in each other's success and prioritize creating an environment where everyone can thrive, both professionally and personally.

What We Offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with a full suite of options, including well-being programs to support you and your family, as well as the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Employee Recognition Program
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with Fuel Card for Project-Based Work
• $2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses
• & More!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join our team!

This full-time role offers competitive pay based on experience. Candidates must comply with our Fleet Management, Substance Policy, and Reference Check requirements. Only candidates with valid employment eligibility (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not available. S&ME reserves the right to hire internally or externally at any time. No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.