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GFT is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector II to join our Construction Services Team in St. Louis, MO!
At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
What you’ll be challenged to do:
This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Construction Inspector who thrives in a collaborative team environment. This individual inspects and oversees construction work to ensure that results, procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications. This individual will serve as a daily point of contact with clients and contractors, and manage all aspects of a project including construction observations, material testing and maintaining documentation.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
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Measure distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts.
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Verify levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.
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Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures followed, and materials used conform to specifications.
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Prepare samples of materials for laboratory testing.
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Examine workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation.
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Interpret plans and specifications for Contractor and discuss deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.
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Record quantities of materials received or used during specified periods, develop pay estimates and change orders.
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Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities and compare progress reports.
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Monitor several types of work activity, however not simultaneously.
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Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance
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Manage documents using electronic platforms such as AASHTOWare, e-Builder, or Transport
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What you will bring to our firm:
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High school diploma.
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5-10 years of construction inspection experience.
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Experience in construction, inspection, material testing, or transportation engineering for highway and bridge projects for state MODOT and municipalities.
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A safety-first mindset.
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Strong writing, listening and communication skills.
What we prefer you bring:
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ACI Field and/or Strength, Troxler or similar state MODOT certification are recommended, but not required.
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Ability to work collaboratively with peers, clients and contractors to solve problems and conflicts.
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Ability and desire to lead.
Compensation:
The salary range for this role is $23.00 - 32.00 per/hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:
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Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
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Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
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Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
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Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
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Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
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Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
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Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
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At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Location: St. Louis, MO
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
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