Roadway CEI Technician II; West Tennessee

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DESCRIPTION

The CEI Technician is responsible for onsite inspections of construction projects to ensure the Contractor is in compliance with the contract documents, construction specifications, and state guidelines. Works to exceed the needs of the client. Assists in the supervision and training of CEI Technician I.

• Supports work of Project Managers throughout the course of project cycle
• Records, measures, and verifies quantities
• Reviews Request for Payments and Invoices, approval, sign-off
• Maintains daily logs and field books (electronic or hardcopy) of construction progress, site visitors, problems and resolutions
• Apprises owner of project progress and problems
• Attends (and may conduct) progress meetings to discuss status and problems
• Inspect roadway materials used by the contractor (reviewing confirmation that all materials conform to owner specifications)
• Performs testing of construction materials (concrete, asphalt, soils, etc.) as required by owners specifications
• Creates and approves contract change orders based on field modifications
• May create newsletters showing project status and progress
• Works to meet and exceed client needs throughout project
• Consults with supervisor to determine project details, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing, and evaluation of field conditions
• Directs work and trains CEI Technician I and other field inspection staff as needed
• Reports maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and collaborates to resolve issues
• Responds to client suggestions and complaints
• Engages in self-education and training in order to keep up with current industry trends and changes
• Performs responsibilities consistent with ethical engineering standards in the company handbook
• Writes staff reports, letters, and reports on construction activities as needed
• Due to the nature of work being completed, as noted in the essential functions above, and the regular use of an SSR provided truck, constant and vigilant awareness of all roadway safety hazards and self monitoring of safe practices while operating company owned vehicles. Vehicles are to only be used for SSR related business.
• Performs any other duties or responsibilities as assigned

• Knowledge of DOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, construction regulations, and statutes regarding generally accepted construction and trade practices preferred
• Basic knowledge and understand of Microsoft office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of state and/or local construction and building guidelines
• Basic knowledge of construction practices relating to roadway reconstruction, rehabilitation, pavement management
• Knowledge and experience conducting construction bridge inspections of the foundation, substructure and superstructure is preferred

• Basic Computer Skills - ability to use computers and related technology efficiently, with a range of skills covering levels from elementary use to intermediate problems
• Interpersonal Skills - ability to interact positively and work effectively with others
• Comprehension - ability to understand information, ideas, and direction presented in writing and/or verbally communicated
• Written Communication Skills - ability to clearly deliver a message through written words using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Speech Clarity - ability to speak clearly and in a common language so that others can understand you
• Detail-Oriented - ability to achieve accuracy and thoroughness when accomplishing a task; pays attention to details and is able to understand the cause of a certain outcome
• Judgement and Decision-Making Skills - ability to make reasoned judgments that are logical…