CEI Inspector

Responsibilities

• Observe and inspect construction work and prepare daily inspection reports and constructability reviews.
• Oversee daily construction activities including earthwork, erosion control, reinforced concrete, and equipment installation.
• Ensure construction progress aligns with specifications and contract documents by reviewing plans and analyzing moderate complexity shop drawings.
• Maintain daily job logs and report deviations from plans to management promptly.
• Participate in reviewing submittals, assisting with RFIs, and other related tasks.
• Coordinate with contractors, client personnel, and other stakeholders regarding inspection activities.
• Advise contractors on non-compliance or contract violations and collaborate on corrective actions.
• Verify that highway work zones and traffic control setups meet contract requirements.
• Assist in contractor evaluations and perform other duties as assigned.
• Use or learn necessary inspection tools and computer systems for accurate data collection and reporting.

• Inspection
• Quality control
• Construction
• Quality assurance
• Erosion
• Specification documents

• High school diploma (GED) and a minimum of 2 years of construction or inspection experience on roadway projects, or completion of a 2- or 4-year engineering technology or engineering program.
• Preferably experience on ALDOT or municipal roadway projects requiring daily records and reports on asphalt paving, concrete work, grading, structural work, and erosion control.
• Licenses/registrations/certifications such as ALDOT CEI certifications are a plus; may be required to participate in certification and training courses post-hire including OSHA, ALDOT, or client-specific required training.
• Strongly preferred completion of Level 1, and preferably Level 2, of the state's Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control (EPSC) Training Program.
• Familiarity with construction techniques, design principles, ALDOT specifications, and documents.
• Ability or willingness to learn the use of tools and equipment such as air meters, slump cones, transit levels, and tape measures.
• Competence in computer use for data entry and reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently.
• Effective listening and communication skills, both verbal and written, including good English language knowledge, grammar, composition, and spelling.
• Physical ability to frequently sit, use hands to operate tools or equipment, talk, see, hear, reach with hands and arms, walk, stand, and stoop; frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally more—reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.

Experience Level: Intermediate Level

Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay range: $26.00 - $31.25/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Fully onsite position in Birmingham, AL.

Position anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.