CEI Transportation Inspector

GFT is seeking a CEI Transportation Technician III to join our Transportation Team in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Wilmington or Asheville, NC!

At GFT, we're not just engineering the future; we're meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What you'll be challenged to do:

• Serve as the lead field inspector on transportation construction projects, coordinating daily inspection activities and mentoring junior inspectors.

• Attend and participate in pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, issue resolution discussions, and other project-related meetings.

• Function as the primary liaison between the contractor, Resident Engineer, and DOT staff during active construction phases.

• Perform on-site construction inspections, monitoring progress, safety compliance, and adherence to NCDOT Standard Specifications, Standard Drawings, Special Provisions, and project contracts.

• Act as a field decision-maker, resolving issues on-site and escalating concerns to the project engineer when necessary.

• Verify compliance with design plans, grading, drainage, utility relocation, paving, traffic control, and bridge or structural work.

• Perform and document on-site materials testing as required (e.g., soil compaction, concrete slump and air, asphalt density).

• Collect and review material received certifications from the contractor and maintain accurate records in accordance with NCDOT procedures.

• Ensure all materials conform to contract requirements before installation and maintain full traceability.

• Setup and maintain Pay Record Books and detailed daily Inspector's Daily Reports (IDRs) with progress quantities, contractor activity notes, weather conditions, and test results.

• Complete and coordinate pay applications in collaboration with the contractor and DOT representatives, ensuring accurate quantities and proper documentation.

• Track project milestones, document field decisions, and maintain logs of contractor performance.

• Uphold all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and workplace safety requirements.

• Conform to all company policies and directives, and implement project-specific quality system tasks as outlined in the corporate Quality Manual.

• Monitor work zones and traffic control devices for safety and regulatory compliance.

• Respond professionally and promptly to inquiries, complaints, and requests from the Resident Engineer, project managers, and agency personnel.
• Provide field leadership and guidance, demonstrating the ability to follow through independently while keeping the project team informed.
• Report issues proactively and provide recommended solutions based on construction knowledge and field observations.

What you'll bring to our firm:

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in the construction industry, preferably in transportation infrastructure, highway, or bridge inspection.

• Experience managing inspection documentation, pay records, and coordinating with DOT or equivalent agencies.

Ability to obtain and maintain required NCDOT certifications, including:

• ACI Concrete Field Testing - Grade I
• NCDOT QMS Asphalt / Concrete
• Nuclear Gauge Safety
• Work Zone Safety
• Erosion and Sediment Control

Working Conditions:

• Work in outdoor environment 95% of the time.
• Moderate noise level.
• Travel via automobile on daily basis.

Compensation:

The range for this position is salary range is $27.00 - $39.00. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Wilmington or Asheville, NC

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

Salary:$27.09 - $39.44

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GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.