Vaughn & Melton, a JMT company, is currently seeking Construction Engineering Inspector (CEI) Technicians for their Asheville, Boone, Charlotte, New Bern, Raleigh, and Sylva, North Carolina offices. The successful candidates will inspect transportation structures and roadway construction projects using engineering skills to determine structural soundness and compliance with specification, codes, and other regulations. Inspections may be general in nature or may be limited to a specific area such as bridges or paving. They will also act as liaisons between Vaughn & Melton and State DOTs, Bridge Programs, Project Managers, Public Works Directors, County Road Superintendents, and other local government officials. Sponsorship not available for this position.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Work on various roadway and bridge projects within the region's geographic area
Oversight of contractor's quality control operations
Quality Assurance sampling and testing
Completion of Daily Sampling and Testing Reports
Daily communication with client, contractor, and field project personnel
Use survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, and test equipment such as nuclear density gauges, air meters, and slump cones to perform inspections
Compute estimates of work completed or of needed renovations or upgrades and approve payment for contractors
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with municipal and county road superintendents, mayors and managers
Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment and elevation of structures and fixtures to ensure compliance to plans and codes
Inspect bridges, highways, buildings, foundations, and other transportation structures during and after construction for structural quality, general safety and conformance to specifications, plans and codes
Maintain daily logs and supplement inspection records with photographs
Review and interpret plans, blueprints, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance to legal requirements and safety regulations
Inspect and monitor construction sites to ensure adherence to safety standards, codes and specifications
Issue correction notices, confer with owners and authorities to explain regulations and recommend rectifications
Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
Required Skills
Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely
Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
Must have a solid background in mathematics including the a bility to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Understand how to read and follow test specifications
Computer Proficiency including Word, Excel and the ability to learn new programs as warranted
A ctive driver's license with an excellent driving record
Required Experience
High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience)
At least 2 years of Construction Inspection Experience
Preferred Experience
Proficiency in CADD, MicroStation/InRoads, and other applicable drafting and design software
Certification or the ability to become certified in areas pertaining to highway construction. Required certifications may include, but not be limited to: Concrete Field-Testing Tech, Safety and Use of Nuclear Density Gauges, Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control; Asphalt Roadway Inspection, Soils and Aggregates, and/or other certifications as required by specific contractor or agency
Working Conditions
Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Job Competencies
Attention-to-detail
Job Proficiency
Dependability
Building Relationships & Teamwork
Integrity & Ethics
Quality Service
Safety
V&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.
