CEI Inspector

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a CEI Inspector I to join our team in Columbia, SC.

Bowman has an opportunity for a CEI Inspector I to join our team in Columbia, SC. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Assist in performing and tracking daily inspection of construction work on a variety of roadway projects.

• Perform work under direct supervision of an experienced professional and follow established procedures and clearly defined processes. Receive direction on all aspects of assignments, specific tasks and how to execute. Work is thoroughly reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles.

• Assist in the maintenance of existing client relationships.

• Observe and inspect construction work and prepare daily inspection reports and constructability reviews.
• Oversee daily construction work including work zone traffic control, earthwork, erosion control, asphalt paving, concrete paving, drainage structure installation, reinforced concrete, and equipment installation.
• Observe construction work in progress to ensure performance with specifications and contract documents. Review coordinated sets of working drawings.
• Complete daily calculating, reporting, documenting, and communicating verbally and in writing.
• Compute quantities for items such as concrete, asphalt, steel, earthwork, drainage structures, and traffic control devices.
• Operate company vehicle, computer, and testing equipment.
• Analyze shop drawings of moderate complexity.
• Maintain daily job log.
• Refer and report problems and deviations from plans and specifications to management. Take part in reviewing submittals, assisting with RFI's, and other related activities.
• May give some direction to contractors and act as field engineer representative and owner's representative regarding problem solving and field changes.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

• High school diploma (GED) required. Engineering program completion preferred; commensurate experience considered.
• Entry level position, no prior experience required. Any construction/inspection experience on roadway projects preferred.
• Experience on DOT or municipal roadway projects including daily records and reports on asphalt paving, concrete work, grading, structural work, and erosions control preferred.
• DOT CEI Certifications are a plus. May be required to participate in certification and training courses post-hire as required by OSHA, DOT, or client-specific requirements (i.e. concrete, asphalt certifications, erosion control, and safety training).
• Current state CEPSCI (Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector) registration strongly preferred.
• Introductory knowledge of road and bridge construction techniques, design, DOT specifications and documents, standard operations, policies and procedures of a firm, preferably within the A/E industry preferred.
• Familiarity with or the ability to learn how to use tools and equipment such as air meter, slump cone, transit, level, and tape measure preferred.
• Possession of or ability to obtain the following certifications within 12 months:
  • SCDES Certified Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI)
  • SCDOT Nuclear Guage Hazardous Materials
  • SCDOT Earthwork, Drainage and Base
  • American Concrete…