Lead CEI Inspector

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Lead Inspectors for our Transportation-Construction Management (T-CM) practice in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area.

 

As a Lead Inspector, you will monitor the contractor’s on-site construction activities and inspect materials to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and other contract documents.  The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be a team player, is enthusiastic, motivated, honest, and dependable.

 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain detailed records of the contractor’s daily operations including manpower, equipment, construction methods, and events that affect the work
• Monitor the work zone traffic control plan and identify discrepancies and potential issues
• Monitor the erosion control plan and identify discrepancies and potential issues
• Perform sampling and testing of component materials and completed work
• Verify the dimensions of prepared and completed work
• Inspect the construction work and conduct field tests
• Track/measure completed work quantities for payment
• Perform survey checks
• Manage the team of inspectors, coordinate their schedules, and oversee their work and records

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
• Have experience in construction inspection, including exposure to bridge and/or roadway construction inspection, or a degree in civil engineering.
• Have supervised multiple inspectors and been directly responsible for all inspection requirements related to the construction operations assigned. 
• Have current MDOT Certifications.
• Have a valid driver's license, be insurable, and be able to safely operate a vehicle on the highway and on construction sites. 
• Have a passion for working outside and a tolerance for exposure to the elements.
• Possess advanced organizational, problem-solving, prioritization, communication, and leadership skills.
• Have the ability to effectively interact with and build relationships with others.

Preferred Certifications / Credentials:

• OSHA 10 Hour

Benefits:

 

• Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Certification and Licensure Support
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Pet Insurance
• Cellphone Stipend
• Company Vehicle
• And much more!

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If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

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An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

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Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

The Team

While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984.  RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations.  By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.