Construction Project Inspector

Job Description

Construction Project Inspector | South Carolina Department of Transportation

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at the South Carolina Department of Transportation, located in South Carolina, a state agency dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the state’s crucial transportation infrastructure. This position performs critical inspection, coordination, and administrative duties essential for ensuring that complex construction projects meet stringent contract requirements and departmental standards. The successful candidate plays a vital, hands-on role in the successful and compliant execution of assigned construction projects, contributing directly to public safety and infrastructure integrity.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: South Carolina

• Team: Works closely with project managers, contractors, and utility companies.
• Mission: Ensures construction projects adhere to contract requirements and department standards for successful execution.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Construction Oversight: Performs comprehensive inspection duties to ensure the contractor strictly adheres to all contract requirements and standard specifications throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Coordination: Facilitates seamless communication and progress by coordinating between the contractor, the Department, and utility companies to ensure timely utility relocation.
• Quality Control & Documentation: Verifies that proper sampling and testing of materials are performed according to Department specifications, and accurately compiles all data in daily diaries and construction reports.
• Project Management Support: Assists project managers in making routine daily decisions regarding construction practices and provides administrative and managerial assistance for assigned projects, including correspondence.
• Emergency Response: Assists with emergency and inclement weather operations as needed, which may require working extended hours and/or 12-hour shifts to support departmental needs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Construction Science and Management, or an approved acceptable equivalence; it is designed for professionals eager to apply their academic knowledge to critical oversight and coordination roles within the state’s transportation projects.
• Experience: While no specific years of prior experience are listed, a valid motor vehicle operator’s license is a mandatory requirement, facilitating frequent travel to various project sites. This role involves extensive fieldwork, including driving and walking for extended periods across rough and uneven terrain, often in close proximity to motoring traffic and exposed to diverse environmental conditions and noise levels.
• Skills: Proven capabilities in conducting comprehensive site inspections, coordinating effectively with contractors, utility companies, and internal department personnel, ensuring meticulous documentation and reporting, and verifying material quality assurance in line with established specifications. The ability to provide administrative and managerial assistance and respond effectively during emergency operations is also crucial.