CEI Landscape Inspector

CEI Landscape InspectorAECOM is currently seeking an experienced CEI Landscape Inspector to join our growing team and support a variety of transportation infrastructure projects located in the Sarsota FL, area. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful work that helps shape the region's infrastructure while working alongside a collaborative and professional team.Responsibilities include plant identification, classification, and grades and standards for nursery plants as established by the manual "Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants" by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Receives general supervision from the Senior Landscape Inspector who reviews work while in progress. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Responsible for setting own project deadlines. Responsible for monitoring conformance to quality, performance, specifications, and/or code requirements by performing inspection duties. Performs daily field inspections and maintains inspection records. Participates in punch lists, testing, and commissioning. Tracks quality assurance progress. Provides input to documentation for area and equipment turnovers. Conducts soil analysis and makes recommendations for soil amendments to ensure optimal plant growth. Coordinates with contractors and subcontractors to ensure timely completion of landscape installation projects. Prepares detailed reports on landscape inspections, including photographic documentation and recommendations for corrective actions. Assists in developing and implementing maintenance plans for newly installed landscapes to ensure long-term success. Participates in pre-construction meetings to review landscape plans and address potential issues before installation begins.QualificationsMinimum Requirements:High School Diploma plus 4 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or educationU.S. Citizenship is required, due to the nature of the workValid US Driver's License required to regularly drive AECOM vehicles to project sites. As a condition of employment, selected candidate must pass a Motor Vehicle Records reviewPreferred Qualifications:FDOT Intermediate MOTFDEP Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control InspectorKnowledgeable of current Florida Department of Transportation methods for landscape and irrigation installationFNGLACertified Landscape technicianAbility to read and interpret Contract Documents*Relevant certifications are essential for ongoing advancement and enhanced opportunities for assignments*Additional InformationOccasional overnight work and/or assignments outside of employee's primary location may be requiredSponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this positionRelocation is not available for this positionAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.