What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Inspector position at Spicer Group, Inc.?
CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR
POSITION SUMMARY
Spicer Group is seeking highly motivated Construction Inspectors to join our team for GDOT Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI). The Construction Inspector will be responsible for ensuring that all work on assigned projects is performed in compliance with GDOT standards and specifications, as well as all federal, state, and local regulations.
This position is ideal for individuals with field inspection experience in roadway, bridge, and infrastructure projects who are looking to contribute to impactful transportation improvements. Both entry-level and mid-level candidates are encouraged to apply, with roles available for a variety of experience levels.
THE COMPANY
Spicer Group, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering, surveying, planning, and architecture company. We have ten offices in Michigan and one in Georgia. Spicer Group prides itself on our core values of commitment to growth, great client relationships, excellent services and solutions, maintaining a team environment, and having integrity in all we do. We are seeking a candidate who will strive to uphold these values.
Spicer Group, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our respect and commitment for our employees, their contributions, professional goals, and personal goals. This includes, but is not limited to: sick, vacation, and holiday pay; fitness membership reimbursement; a 401(k) match program; profit sharing; health, dental, and vision insurance options; and much more! In addition to our benefits package, we host employee appreciation events once a month as a thank you to all our employees’ hard work and dedication!
JOB DESCRIPTION
This is general level technical work supporting higher level inspectors and engineers in functional areas such as construction inspection and surveying; scheduling and status; roadway design; traffic signal equipment; traffic signalization; and geometrics; materials sampling; inspection and testing. Work usually involves a significant amount of decision making and use of judgment and may include providing work directions to others.
Employees will perform independent complex inspections of roadways and structure construction processes and materials to ensure compliance with the construction contract. Employees will perform moderately complex inspections or supervise other inspectors conducting routine and standardized inspections.
Employees may perform construction management duties in lieu of Project Engineer on smaller construction projects, resurfacing, striping projects, sign, safety or other projects in similar scope/complexity.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct daily inspections of construction activities to ensure compliance with GDOT plans, specifications, and safety standards.
- Monitor contractor performance and construction progress, reporting any issues to the project manager.
- Ensure erosion and sediment control measures are properly installed and maintained in accordance with environmental regulations.
- Verify quantities of materials used and work performed for accurate project documentation and payment processing.
- Maintain detailed field records, including daily work reports/diaries, photos, and inspection logs.
- Assist with punch list creation and final project closeout.
- Acting as client, contractor, and project manager liaison for the construction of municipal and GDOT infrastructure projects.
- Communicates directly with clients and owners, holds and attends meetings, review shop drawings, perform quantity take offs, generate preliminary estimates of cost.
- Conducts material sampling and testing as needed for compliance
- Familiarity with GDOT specifications, GDOT Standards and Details, project plans, and work practice is preferred.
- Conducts material sampling and testing as needed for compliance
Physical presence is an essential function of this job.
The list of specific duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not preclude assigning duties not listed herein if such duties and responsibilities are a logical assignment to the position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- High school diploma or GED
- Construction inspection experience, preferably in the areas of GDOT Road, and Bridge Construction or consultant for a State Highway Agency
- Valid driver’s license
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Employee must already be in possession of or be able to obtain the following within 6 months of hire:
Employee must already be in possession of or be able to obtain the following within 6 months of hire:
- Passing scores on GDOT’s Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests – Group 1 (General Provisions, Auxiliary Items, Basic Highway Math, Basic Highway Plan Reading)
- GDOT WECS (Worksite Erosion Control Supervisor)
- GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification or ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade 1
- GSWCC Level 1a (Erosion Control)
Training assistance will be provided.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information regarding our firm and/or this position, please visit the Spicer Group website at www.spicergroup.com. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
