CEI Senior Roadway and Bridge Construction Inspector

Job Description

CDM Smith’s Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team is seeking a Senior Roadway and Bridge Construction Inspector for a dynamic, travel-intensive role. This position requires 100% travel to national project sites located east of the Mississippi River, offering a unique chance to work on impactful infrastructure projects in diverse outdoor environments.

If you’re passionate about construction, enjoy being on the move, and thrive in field-based roles, this could be an exciting opportunity for you!

The CEI Senior Roadway and Bridge Construction Inspector will inspect and monitor construction activities at the project site(s). Inspectors must be able to perform the most complex inspection activities for at least 2 of the 5 categories of construction inspection:
1) Roadway
2) Bridges
3) Drainage
4) Erosion & Control
5) Maintenance & Traffic.

• Perform both complex and routine/standard inspections of construction to evaluate if appropriate materials and construction processes are used, and that construction conforms to plans, specifications, and special provisions.
• Use higher-grade equipment and perform complex calculations to perform construction inspection.
• Review drawings to prepare for the construction inspection.
• Understand the design of the construction that will be inspected.
• Document and communicate the results of the inspection, and communicate to the supervisor.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications from a State Highway Agency or National Entity such as ACI (American Concrete Institute) or NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) in earthwork, asphalt, and concrete if required by the client or jurisdiction.
• Valid driver’s license.
• 8 years of related experience, or equivalent directly related experience considered in lieu of a degree.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.