Construction Inspector III/Smithfield Construction

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. Position is located in the Smithfield Construction Office. This is an Engineering Technician Ill level that will serve as the lead project inspector and will support higher level engineers in the administration of medium to large highway construction projects. Monitors daily progress of projects and resolves constructability issues to maintain project schedules. Direct and schedule the work of technicians in staking out and inspecting every phase of a construction project to ensure it is built according to plans and specifications in a timely and cost-effective manner. Manages all aspects of assigned construction projects with limited supervision from higher level engineers. May supervise and train multiple technicians, including Department employees and contract construction inspectors. Employee must be able to obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing related to this position. May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in an applicable area of Engineering Technology, Survey Technology or a related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of progressive technician level experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience applying engineering concepts to solve complex problems
• Experience working in a team environment to complete assignments
• Customer service experience related to resolving problems that involve explaining complicated engineering concepts to various customer groups
• Experience analyzing and interpreting highway construction plans
• Experience planning, developing, scheduling, tracking, and completing projects independently or with limited supervision

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead project inspector.
• Support higher level engineers in the administration of medium to large highway construction projects.
• Monitor daily progress of projects.
• Resolve constructability issues to maintain project schedules.
• Direct and schedule the work of technicians in staking out and inspecting every phase of a construction project to ensure it is built according to plans and specifications in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Manage all aspects of assigned construction projects with limited supervision from higher level engineers.
• Supervise and train multiple technicians, including Department employees and contract construction inspectors.
• Obtain and maintain certifications required to perform material sampling and testing related to this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree