Summary
This job involves inspecting highway and bridge construction projects in South Carolina to ensure they meet safety, environmental, and contract standards, including testing materials, documenting work, and monitoring traffic control.
A good fit would be someone with a background in engineering or construction who is detail-oriented, enjoys hands-on fieldwork, and is willing to work outdoors in various weather conditions while traveling to project sites.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management (or equivalent relevant experience on a year-for-year basis)
- Valid motor vehicle operator's license
- Certifications as inspector for asphalt, earthwork and base, pavement preservation, concrete, foundations, and CEPSCI for sediment and erosion control
- Level 1 and Level 2 Work Zone Safety Training for Construction certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking on uneven terrain, bending, climbing, and working near traffic in various weather
- Proficiency in sampling, testing, and documenting construction materials per SCDOT standards
- Skills in using surveying tools like rod & level, GPS, total station, and tape measures
Full Job Description
At Richland Construction A, performs construction inspection on assigned projects as a certified asphalt, earthwork and base, pavement preservation, concrete, and foundations inspector. Assists with construction inspection, sampling, and testing when necessary advanced training or certification has not yet been obtained. Sampling and testing construction materials as required in conformance with the SCDOT Construction Manual. Ensures construction activity conforms to applicable provisions of the contract, construction plans, standard specifications, standard drawings, and the construction manual. Measures installed work for contractor payment. Maintains all current certifications through recertification classes and training requirements. Records and documents observations made while performing construction inspection on assigned projects. Notes any important conversations with contractors, utility company representatives, and citizens. Enters inspection documentation in construction forms when applicable, Site Manager Daily Work Reports, and other reports as required. Notes any issues that are encountered. Trains and becomes proficient in the use of Site Manager. Trains in the management of all phases of highway and bridge construction projects. Ensures inspection work is performed by qualified SCDOT personnel and that all necessary sampling and testing requirements are met on assigned projects. Ensures contractor submittal and certifications are received in a timely manner and logged as required. Monitors outgoing payments to contractor, ensuring payment is in compliance with the contract provisions and specifications. Conducts weekly project inspection for sediment and erosion control on assigned projects as a certified CEPSCI inspector. Ensures provisions of environmental permits are met on assigned projects by documenting deficiencies and notifying the contractor and RCE. Ensure deficiencies are resolved in a timely and appropriate manner. Maintains current certification through recertification classes and training requirements. Monitors workzones on assigned projects by performing regular inspections and completing weekly 600.02 forms (Workzone Traffic Control Review) for day and nighttime inspections as directed. Ensure traffic control devices are placed according to SCDOT and MUTCD standards and according to contract documents and plans. Notifies the contractor and direct supervisor or RCE of any issues that occur onsite and ensures conflicts are resolved in an appropriate manner. Maintains all current certifications through recertification classes and training requirements or works to become certified in Level 1 and Level 2 Work Zone Safety Training for Construction if not currently certified. Verifies contractor line & grade through the use of rod & level, GPS, total station, and by taking basic measurements with tape measures, bubble levels, etc. Ensures surveying is performed as per the SCDOT Construction Manual on assigned projects. Notifies the Contractor and RCE of an unauthorized deviation from the contract, plans, drawings and specifications.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management. Relevant experience may substitute for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.
The physical demands for the essential functions of this position involve sitting or standing for extended periods of time. This position may require travel. This position may require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, climbing, balancing, and kneeling. This position required driving and walking for extended periods, treading rough and uneven terrain, working in close proximity to motoring traffic, and natural environmental hazards. May be required to work outside of normal work schedule, especially during inclement weather and/or other departmental-related emergencies. This position may be exposed to outside environment in all weather conditions and noise.
Additional Information
May be required to work overtime, nighttime, and/or weekends during hazardous weather or emergencies.
Non-Discrimination Statement: The South Carolina Department of Transportation is committed to a diverse workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information
