ICC Special Inspector

Kleinfelder – a leading construction services organization – is seeking an ICC Special Inspector/CMT Technician located in Charlotte, NC
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The selected candidate will conduct field observations, material testing, safety compliance, and reporting on construction and bridges/roadway projects throughout North Carolina.

• 3+ years in special inspection and/or construction materials testing.
• Radiation safety training for operation of a nuclear density gauge.
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade 1.
• ICC Reinforced Concrete certification.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and use of a company‑provided laptop or tablet.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong work ethic, personal integrity, and ability to report results verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency in preparing clear, detailed testing and inspection reports and maintaining activity records.
• Attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

• Perform field observations and material sampling/testing on buildings, bridges, and roadways.
• Test construction materials such as soils, reinforcing steel, concrete, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing, metal decking, roofing, and paving.
• Write daily field reports documenting contractor work and compliance with contract documents.
• Cast field samples of concrete, masonry, grout, etc. for strength verification.
• Provide daily phone updates to the department manager on project progress.
• Collect construction material samples and deliver to laboratory, and deliver equipment to site technicians.

• Bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds repetitively and over 50 pounds using handling equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment such as ultrasonic non‑destructive testing machines and concrete cylinder presses.
• Maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles, rough ground, and steep surfaces.
• Work outdoors in variable weather and in laboratories with requisite safety protection.

• NCDOT testing/inspection certifications.
• ICC Special Inspector certifications (Pre‑stressed Concrete, Soil, Spray‑applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Structural Welding, Structural Steel and Bolting).
• PTI Unbonded Level 1 or 2.
• Cast Auger Piles.

• One year or more experience in construction materials engineering & testing and special inspections.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, including PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Background in vertical construction with emphasis on soil and concrete field testing preferred.
• Pay‑check badge required for safety compliance.
• Participants must maintain required certifications current.

• Competitive wages.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance; HSA & FSA.
• 401(k) plan and paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Certification training and professional development (ICC, ACI, AWS, etc.).
• Employee referral bonuses.

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)