We have an immediate need for Construction Inspector Trainees in the Pinehurst, NC area for our Transportation division. The successful candidates will support our current staff while assisting in growing the Construction Management and CEI practice to better service our clients statewide.
This role offers unlimited opportunities to learn basic construction inspection principles, gain necessary certifications, broaden STV’s service offerings geographically, be involved in major transportation projects, all while promoting the culture of a healthy work-life balance.
This position offers a challenging role at an Engineer News-Record (ENR) Top 50 rated firm. The ideal candidate is an individual who desires to learn about construction inspection and material testing and sampling by supporting higher level inspectors.
Job Responsibilities
Perform construction inspection activities and assist in the administration of highway and bridge construction projects. More specifically:
Apply safety philosophy to all job responsibilities and ability to work safely in an outside environment
Monitor contractor compliance with plans and specifications
Establish engineering controls for the construction contractor and inspection of the work
Prepare daily inspection reports
Perform on-site material testing and sampling
Perform measurement and documentation of completed work
Read and interpret construction plans and technical specifications
Effectively communicate with project staff and clients, both verbal and written communication
Basic knowledge of computer and tablet (iPad) operation
The employee will typically be assigned to NCDOT or other roadway and bridge construction projects. Daily travel to project site will be required. Candidates must work nights and weekends when required. Overnight travel is not expected but may be necessary on a limited basis.
Candidates must hold a hold a valid state driver’s license and clean driving record and have the ability to lift 50 pounds, traverse rough terrain, walk or stand for extended periods of time while performing manual tasks, and work outdoors during all types of weather.
Specific Requirements
Applicant is not required to have any prior construction inspection experience. A high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED) diploma, or equivalent is required.
Applicant must possess the following NCDOT certifications or have the ability to acquire them (at no cost to the candidate) within 6 months of beginning employment, as schedule permits:
NCDOT/ACI Concrete Field Tech, Grade I
QMS Asphalt Roadway Tech
Erosion & Sediment Control Level II
ABC Sampling
Borrow Pit Sampling
Conventional Density
OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety
Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
Compensation Range:
$47,102.00 - $62,803.00
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off (16 days) • Paid Holidays (8 days) • Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) • Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
