CEI Inspector

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportation

Orlando, FL | Full‑Time |

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 #50 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT’s Construction Management Team is seeking a CEI Inspector for the Tampa Area. The successful candidate will apply standard inspection procedures to ongoing activities during and after construction for structural quality, general safety, and conformance to plans, specifications, and codes.

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.

• 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.

• Computer proficiency.
• Must successfully complete and pass JMT’s Motor Vehicle screening.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Ability to earn the required qualifications and certifications within six (6) months.
• Two (2) years of experience in construction inspection.
• One (1) year of which shall have been in bridge and/or roadway construction (specifically for FDOT/Turnpike/CFX projects).
• FDOT/Turnpike/CFX experience required.
• Active driver’s license.

• Qualifications/Certifications for this position may be obtained within six (6) months from the date of hire provided that the position works under the supervision and direction of a Senior Inspector or Senior Engineer Intern, all other requirements for the position are met, and a training plan is submitted detailing when the qualifications/certifications will be obtained.

Must have the following as required by the scope of work for the intended assignment on the project at the time of NTP:

• CTQP Final Estimates Level I
• CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level I
• CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level I
• CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level I
• CTQP Pile Driving Inspection
• CTQP Drilled Shaft Inspection (required for inspection of all drilled shafts, including miscellaneous structures such as sign, lighting, and traffic signal structure foundations)
• IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector Level I
• FDOT Intermediate MOT
• Nuclear Radiation Safety
• Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Training and Certification Program for Inspectors and Contractors

Recommended when the scope of the project includes concrete pavement, grinding concrete pavement, or concrete pavement slab replacement. Courses are available from the Transportation Curriculum Coordination Council (TC3).

• PCC Paving Inspection (TC3CN004-15‑T1)
• Diamond Grinding and Grooving (TC3MN009-15‑T1)
• Curing, Sawing and Joint Sealing (TC3CN032-16‑T1)

• Communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Receive general supervision from and assist the Senior Inspector in the performance of their duties.

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.

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.