Senior CEI Inspector

About the Positions 

We’re seeking Senior CEI Inspector professionals who will provide Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) services for transportation projects located in the state of Georgia. This is an advanced level technical work supporting engineers in functional areas of structure and roadway construction inspection; materials sampling, inspection and testing. Work usually involves a fairly wide range of decision making and use of judgment and may include providing work direction to others. 

This post is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need. This post targets various counties in the state of Georgia. Training materials will be provided to obtain the required certifications. 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Will conduct independent complex inspections and supervising lower-level inspectors performing routine to moderately complex inspections of roadway and structure construction processes and materials to ensure compliance with construction contracts. 
• May perform contract administration duties, including field measurements of pay items and completion of Department-required documentation. 
• Work may include participating in Concept Meetings, Field Plan Reviews (Preliminary and/or Final), CPM schedule reviews, project close-out activities, and other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 
• May perform project engineering duties in lieu of the Project Engineer on smaller construction projects with construction let amounts less than $10,000,000. 
• May be responsible for the administration, inspection, and management of local let projects once assigned to Construction. 
• Will attend meetings associated with project administration and coordination. 
• Will ensure local municipalities remain in compliance with LAP processes to effectively close out projects upon completion. 
• Will verify invoiced work for satisfactory completion and ensure project funding allocations are appropriately managed across project phases. 

Attributes 

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Possess excellent organizational and leadership skills. 
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. 
• Possess strong collaboration and coordination skills. 
• Possess the ability to supervise and instruct lower-level employees in proper work methods. 

Minimum Requirements 

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• 4+ years of progressive transportation technician experience as an employee or consultant for a State Highway Agency, or an equivalent combination of training and directly related experience.  
• Thorough knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction. 
• Considerable knowledge of mathematical functions, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry related to highway and transportation engineering. 
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as calculators and computers. 
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures. 
• Ability to take notes and prepare or review reports. 
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of lower-level employees. 
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with Georgia Law. 
• Proficiency with computers (e.g., Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Outlook, internet, etc.). 

Required Certifications 

Please Note: For titles containing GDOT certifications or passing scores on Engineering Skills Development Tests, certifications and passing scores must be obtained within six (6) months of beginning work on the GDOT project. Certifications from other agencies or states may possibly be substituted. 

• GDOT WECS.  
• GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification.  
• GSWCC Level 1a (Erosion Control).  
• Passing scores on GDOT’s Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests – Group 3 (Earthwork, Bridges, Incidental Items). 

Compensation Details 

Expected Salary: $72k-$85k/year ($35-$41/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidate’s level of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.    

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!  

• Unlimited flexible time off  
• Paid holidays  
• Paid parental leave  
• Health, dental, and vision insurance  
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)  
• Long-term disability insurance  
• Short-term disability insurance  
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment 
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution  
• Formal career planning and development program  
• $2,500 annually toward professional development  
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend  
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement  
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian  
• Free personal financial planning services  
• Employee assistance program  
• Employee discounts  
• Employee referral bonus  

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.