CEI Transportation Inspector

GFT is seeking a CEI Transportation Technician IV 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 and subject matter expert for assigned transportation projects.

• Attend and contribute to pre-construction, progress, and issue-resolution meetings with contractors, DOT, and engineering staff.

• Act as a liaison between the Resident Engineer, GFT project team, and field personnel, responding to inquiries, resolving complaints, and ensuring smooth operations.

• Perform advanced-level field inspections on transportation projects including roadways, bridges, drainage systems, utility relocations, signage, and striping.

• Ensure full compliance with DOT Standard Specifications, Standard Drawings, Special Provisions, project-specific contracts, and the DOT Construction Manual.

• Accurately measure and record quantities of work performed, and monitor construction activities for contract compliance, workmanship, and safety.

• Prepare and maintain comprehensive Inspector's Daily Reports (IDRs) with precise documentation of work activities, test results, weather, labor, equipment, and materials.

• Set up and manage Pay Record Books and track material quantities for monthly payment verification.

• Collect, review, and organize Material Received Certifications and ensure all materials are approved and documented before installation.

• Coordinate with contractors and DOT staff to compile, review, and finalize pay applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms.

• Provide guidance and oversight on payment quantities, change orders, and potential project impacts.

• Conduct or supervise on-site material testing as required (e.g., compaction, concrete slump, asphalt density, air content).

• Check materials upon delivery and installation to ensure specification compliance and reject non-conforming materials.

• Identify potential problems and make field decisions or elevate issues to the Resident Engineer and project manager as appropriate.

• Communicate clearly and constructively with contractors to correct deficiencies and maintain project alignment.

• Document all field observations and actions taken to address quality or safety concerns.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, safety regulations, and GFT's internal quality system as outlined in the Quality Manual.
• Guide junior technicians and provide on-the-job training when needed.
• Maintain and enforce company policies, site safety protocols, and professional standards on all assigned projects.

What you'll bring to our firm:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or technical degree in construction or civil engineering preferred.

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in transportation construction inspection or a related civil infrastructure role.

• Proven experience working with NCDOT projects, specifications, and documentation systems.

• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the following NCDOT certifications (or equivalent as project requires):

  • ACI Concrete Field Testing - Grade I

  • NCDOT QMS Asphalt Testing and/or Concrete Testing

  • Nuclear Gauge Safety Certification

  • NCDOT Erosion and Sediment Control

  • Work Zone Safety

  • Other project-required certifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with eConstruction or electronic field documentation platforms is a plus.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, blueprints, technical drawings, and maps.

• Proficient in construction math, including computing volumes, percentages, rates, and cost estimates.

• Skilled in using construction inspection tools such as levels, total stations, GPS units, measuring tapes, and nuclear gauges.

• Strong understanding of cut/fill calculations, grading operations, and construction surveying principles.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability in the field.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to mentor junior staff and collaborate across disciplines.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, initiative, attention to detail, and organizational discipline.

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 $29.00 - $44.00. 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:$29.00 - $44.00

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