Senior Bridge Inspector

Overview

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Bridge Construction Inspector for the Transportation-Construction Management team in the Sarasota and Tampa, FL areas. As a Senior Bridge Construction Inspector, you will monitor on-site contractor activities and inspect materials to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and special provisions for the construction contract. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be a team player, enthusiastic, motivated, honest, and dependable.

• Maintain detailed records of the contractor’s daily operations and events that affect the work, monitor and inspect the contractor’s work zone traffic control plan, and review modifications to the plan.
• Perform sampling and testing of component materials and completed work in accordance with the construction contract.
• Prepare and check engineering computations.
• Inspect the construction work and conduct field tests.
• Manage the team of inspectors (coordinate their schedules, etc.).
• Mentor and manage others on the team on complex construction projects.

• HS Diploma or equivalent
• 8+ years of construction experience with 4+ years in bridge inspection, or a Civil Engineering degree with 4 years of road and bridge construction engineering and inspection experience.
• Valid Driver’s License and a good driving record
• Must obtain any required certifications and pass appropriate qualifications tests for the position within specified time frames
• Ability to sit, stand, climb, bend, twist, or stoop frequently and for prolonged periods
• Ability to reach horizontally as well as vertically for required tasks
• Ability to use construction or inspection safety equipment including fall protection
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

• OSHA 10 Hour
• FDOT Certifications
• ACI Level 1
• Nuclear Gauge and Hazmat Safety Training

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Please note:

no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

RS&H provides construction management services as a primary business practice. Our Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves state departments of transportation and other partners. Our teams deliver a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from preconstruction through maintenance and operations.

RS&H is employee-owned and a leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firm. We value integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork as core principles guiding our work and client relationships.