Inspector, Construction, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT’s Construction Management Team is seeking Inspectors to apply standard inspection procedures on ongoing activities in South Carolina, during and after roadway and bridge construction for quality, safety and conformance to plans and specifications.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g., H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

This position is available in multiple locations within South Carolina and can be discussed with the hiring manager during an interview.

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Perform routine tests on concrete, soils, and other materials.
• Measure dimensions and verify level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades, and/or pavement to ensure compliance with plans and codes.
• Gather and maintain record documents.
• Make field notes and computations.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Must successfully complete and pass JMT's Motor Vehicle screening.

• High school diploma or equivalent (may be substituted for experience).
• SCDOT certifications or ability to obtain within 6 months.

• Client requested certifications.
• Construction inspection experience.

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

The role may require travel, which may include up to 2 hours travel to and from sites.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.