Special Inspector

Job Overview Certerra‑Southern Engineering is hiring a Special Inspector to oversee the performance of inspections and testing of various construction materials and/or systems on active construction sites to verify compliance with project documents. Minimum Qualifications American Concrete Institute (ACI) Field Technician Level I Certification Practical knowledge of the International Code Council (ICC) Reinforced Concrete Certification Combination of certifications in ICC’s and/or AWS‑CWI and/or ASNT (UT‑MT‑PT) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 10‑Hour Certification. A current and valid driver’s license that will allow insurance through the company insurance provider. Preferred Qualifications ICC Reinforced Concrete ICC Structural Masonry ICC Structural Welding ICC Structural Steel & Bolting ICC SFRM Post‑Tension Institute (PTI) Level II or higher certification Pertinent National Institute for Certification of Engineering Technologies (NICET) certifications Exhibit excellent organizational skills. Ability to work independently and/or within Team environments. Duties and Responsibilities Reinforced Concrete/Grout/Mortar inspection and testing Reinforcement inspection for compliance with project documents Testing for slump, air content, unit weight, temperature Molding of compressive strength specimens – Core drilling Spray‑Applied Fire‑Resistive Material (SFRM) inspection and testing Verifying suitable substrate Testing for applied thickness, material density, and bond Special Foundations Monitoring installation of deep foundations (e.g., piles, caissons, etc.) Monitoring ground improvement applications (e.g., aggregate piers, compaction grouting, etc.) Observation and documentation of load testing Post‑tension concrete inspection and testing Check for proper tendon layout Verify lift‑off pressures and record elongations. Monitoring for proper concrete placement techniques Bolting & Structural Steel inspection and testing Inspection of bolted connections and steel framing joint details Steel and material size and type verification Soil/Aggregate inspection and testing Testing density/compaction Observing proof‑rolling Verifying proper moisture content Checking bearing capacity for foundation support Excavation quantification Education/Qualifications High school diploma or GED. Bachelor's Degree Preferred. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company is dedicated to both the letter and the spirit of the equal opportunity employment laws. All applicants and all employees will be evaluated on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions. There will be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age 40 and over, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification which may be protected by federal, state, or local laws. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we specifically offer equal opportunity for all employees or job applicants who may have a physical or mental disability. Such persons will be hired on the basis of their ability to perform the essential functions of the job in question. Likewise, their work will be evaluated on their performance of these essential functions. We will offer reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, to the extent that Company resources allow without undue hardship. As part of our equal employment policy, there will be no wage differentials based on gender, between men and women employed in the same establishment, on jobs that require equal skill, effort, and responsibility, and which are performed under similar working conditions. #J-18808-Ljbffr