CEI Inspector - Transportation Market
Hybrid · Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Observe and inspect construction work and prepare daily inspection reports and constructability reviews. Oversee daily construction activities including earthwork, erosion control, reinforced concrete, and equipment installation. Ensure construction progress aligns with specifications and contract documents by reviewing plans and analyzing moderate complexity shop drawings. Maintain daily job logs and report deviations from plans to management promptly. Participate in reviewing submittals, assisting with RFIs, and other related tasks. Coordinate with contractors, client personnel, and other stakeholders regarding inspection activities. Advise contractors on non-compliance or contract violations and collaborate on corrective actions. Verify that highway work zones and traffic control setups meet contract requirements. Assist in contractor evaluations and perform other duties as assigned. Use or learn necessary inspection tools and computer systems for accurate data collection and reporting.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Minimum of 2 years of construction or inspection experience on roadway projects
- Completion of 2- or 4-year engineering technology or engineering program (preferred)
- Experience on ALDOT or municipal roadway projects requiring daily records and reports on asphalt paving, concrete work, grading, structural work, and erosion control (preferred)
- ALDOT CEI certifications are a plus; may be required to participate in certification and training courses post-hire including OSHA, ALDOT, or client-specific required training
- Completion of Level 1 EPSC Training (strongly preferred) and Level 2 preferred
- Familiarity with ALDOT specifications and documents
- Ability or willingness to learn use of tools and equipment such as air meters, slump cones, transit levels, and tape measures
- Competence in computer use for data entry and reporting
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently
- Effective listening and communication skills, both verbal and written, including English language knowledge, grammar, composition, and spelling
- Physical ability to frequently sit, use hands to operate tools or equipment, talk, see, hear, reach with hands and arms, walk, stand, and stoop; frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally more
- Genuine curiosity, creativity, and collaborative spirit
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