Mid-Level Inspector - Statewide at Quinn Consulting Service, Inc. – Lexington, South Carolina

To monitor the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance projects of routine to moderate complexity, under the direction of a Project Manager or designee. Projects are located throughout South Carolina, and assignments may vary based on business needs

Detailed responsibilities include but are not limited to the performance of duties in the following areas:

• Inspects and monitors contractual field work which includes excavations, drainage facilities, road surfaces, and structures.
• Reports contractor’s daily production rates.
• Schedules work and inspection phases with contractor’s superintendent and agency personnel.
• Advises contractors of violations and recommends adjustments to operations.
• Takes field measurements of pay items.
• Reviews placement of and performs tests on construction materials.
• Reviews lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using standard survey and field engineering equipment.
• Oversees and enforces the installation of erosion/siltation controls and highways work zones and traffic control devices.
• Recommends changes to construction plans to meet field conditions or provide project cost savings.
• Maintains project records; including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, and monthly estimates.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

1. Communication proficiency
2. Ethical Conduct
3. Flexibility
4. Initiative
5. Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job is performed in a professional office environment and/or transportation construction job sites located throughout South Carolina. This role routinely uses field and standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, tablets, digital cameras, nuclear gauges, surveying tools and other field-testing equipment materials. Projects are located throughout South Carolina, and assignments may vary based on business needs

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb, drive; lift things, use hands; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. This position typically works 40 or more hours per week. Day shifts usually start between 6:00 and 9:00 a.m. and last 8 to 10 hours. Project assignments can also require night or weekend work. Flexibility to meet client or contractor schedule is important.

Travel

This position may require travel throughout the state depending on project needs and assignment. While some assignments may be located within a reasonable commuting distance, others may require extended regional travel or overnight stays. Overnight travel may be required when project locations are beyond a reasonable daily commute.

Required Education and Experience

Expected to have three (3) years of highway construction inspection experience. Additionally, the Mid-Level Inspector shall have a working knowledge of:

• Roadway, structure and bridge construction/maintenance/repair/rehabilitation methods, materials, standards, and specifications.
• SCDOT Road and Bridge Specifications, Road and Bridge Standards, Construction Manual, and Inspector Manual.
• SC Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• State and federal environmental, safety, and Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and regulations.
• Use of contract management software including Site Manager, AASHTO Ware
• Mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.

Required to have and maintain the following certifications:

• SCDOT Earthwork - SCDOT
• SCDOT Asphalt - SCDOT
• American Concrete Institute - ACI
• SCDOT Concrete Level 1 and 2 - SCDOT
• SCDOT Foundations - SCDOT
• CEPSCI - SCDOT
• 10 Hour OSHA Safety Training - OSHA
• Nuclear Gauge Safety Training - NRC**Recognized Provider

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

The Mid-Level Inspector is expected to be proficient with the following skills:

• Operating computer equipment, software programs and field inspection equipment including Site Manager, AASHTO Ware.
• Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Read and interpret roadway, structure and bridge plans and specification
• Apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine minor field adjustments.
• Maintain detailed records.
• Perform and document required materials testing.
• Communicate with the client and contractor personnel and the general public.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility per Company Employee Bonus Program for fiscal year.
• Medical, dental, short-term disability, long term disability, life insurances, per the company plan eligible on date of hire.
• Two weeks paid vacation in accordance with the company policy.
• Personal Time Off per the company policy.
• Paid holidays are provided per the company policy.
• Eligible for the company 401(k) plan on the 1st of the month following 12 months of active employment & 1,000 hours of work.
• 401(k) immediate vesting of matching funds.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable)

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass a client background check if asked.

EEO Statement

QCS is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on any protected status under federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.