Senior Bridge Inspector

Quinn Consulting Services, Inc. • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

To monitor the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for roadway, structure, and bridge construction/maintenance projects of moderate to considerable complexity. In addition to inspection responsibilities, the Senior Bridge Inspector may be required to provide inspection/project management, under the direction of a Construction Manager or designee.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• Expected to have five (5) years of highway construction experience.
• Operating computer equipment, software programs and field inspection equipment including Site Manager.
• Read and interpret roadway, structure and bridge plans and specifications.
• Maintain detailed records.
• Perform and document required materials testing.
• Communicate with the client and contractor personnel and the general public.
• The Senior Bridge Inspector shall have comprehensive 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.
• The Senior Bridge Inspector is expected to be proficient with the following skills:
• Provide technical supervision and leadership to other inspectors.
• Prepare correspondence that communicates effectively with agency and contractor personnel and the general public.
• Apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles to determine major field adjustments.
• Functional computer usage including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite software.
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• SCDOT Pile Driving - SCDOT
• 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 - NRCRecognized Provider
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. and pass a client background check if asked.

Responsibilities

• Monitors operations to ensure compliance with contract terms, plans and specifications.
• Independently coordinates and directs all phases of construction inspection of projects.
• Verify lines, grades, dimensions, and elevations using survey and field engineering equipment.
• Coordinates various phases of construction with prime contractor and client personnel.
• Reviews and monitors contractors’ plan of operation and advises of violations and recommends adjustments to operations.
• Makes field measurement of pay items and conducts material testing
• Prepares and maintains comprehensive project records including daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-build plans, pay quantity records, progress schedules, work orders and monthly estimates.
• Aids in the development of work orders, investigations, and analysis of Notices of Intent.
• Evaluates and monitors progress schedules and performs work order analysis.
• Manages and coordinates inspection duties of other inspectors on a project.
• Works with clients, project management, contractors, and others to identify problems and resolve them in a timely manner to minimize any negative impact on projects.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed