Special Inspector Dept. Manager

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to provide management to the Special Inspections Department and complete various testing and inspections on new and ongoing projects to verify compliance with building codes and standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Performs routine field tests or inspections
• Completes structural concrete and reinforcing code and job specification compliance
• Ensures structural masonry code and job specification compliance
• Pre‑stressed and post‑tension concrete tendons and reinforcing code and job specification compliance
• Inspects soil, concrete, asphalt and/or steel
• Ensures spray applied fireproofing code and job specification compliance
• Maintains daily communication with site contractors, other technicians and/or inspectors and project managers
• Completes accurate and detailed field testing/inspection reports and/or diagrams

Management of field Special Inspectors

Approving invoicing and budgeting

Proposal creation

Scheduling of jobs and field personnel.

Education:

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: 2- or 4‑year degree in Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field of study

Skills:

• Ability to calculate results from construction inspections
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents
• Ability to accurately complete field testing paperwork and detailed figures
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

Professional

Certifications:

• Professional Engineer License preferred
• Preferred knowledge or certifications in radiation safety, NCDOT/SCDOT Roadway, Earthworks, and Concrete certification

• Preferred 4‑year degree and/or 4+ years of field and/or inspections experience and 2+ years of management experience

The SUMMIT Companies offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental & vision insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays. The SUMMIT Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.