Construction Inspector III

Who We Are For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles. Your Impact at SAM May serve as the sole representative of the client while on site or may work together with others inspecting construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractor constructs improvements in accordance with plans and specifications. Provides recommendations to client regarding work progress and challenges encountered. Familiar with and user of SiteManager sufficient to ensure compliance with contract. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. Work requires contact with client, typically a governmental agency and private entities including construction contractors. Under the review and direction of Project Manager, perform field inspection and oversight of construction activities Maintain daily reports of inspection work along with detail records of project progress Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills Able to read and interpret plans, specifications and applicable standards Review Contract documents to verify compliance with governmental regulations and conformance with project requirements Assist with coordinating materials sampling and testing and verifying sufficient testing has been performed Verify accuracy of payment requests and invoicing for completed work Experienced with FDOT construction inspection and procedures Ability to coordinate with contractors’ staff and effectively communicate with all parties Performs standard mathematical calculations Able and willing to work day or night shifts and/or flexible schedules as required to support the project requirements Able to accept assignments requiring extended travel to project perform inspection tasks, to attend preconstruction meetings, project progress meetings, etc. Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals What You Bring to SAM Minimum of 4 years of experience in Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) for transportation project as described herein. Direct field experience as a Contractor or materials-testing technician can substitute for Construction Inspection experience on a case-by-case basis Highly motivated and works well with minimal supervision Thorough knowledge of FDOT specifications and standards with ability and willingness to study and advance relevant knowledge outside of work Familiarity with SiteManager software is preferred, but not required Experience with Primavera and other scheduling software preferred, but not required Must have functional computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel Must have completed advanced inspector certification courses. These include FDOT CTQP classes in final estimates (level 1), asphalt (level 1 & 2), earthwork (level 1 & 2) and concrete (ACI and FDOT Concrete Inspector), Drilled Shaft Inspection sampling and testing, IMSA Traffic Signal Inspector level 1 and FDOT Intermediate MOT. Field testing certifications through FDOT CTQP and/or ACI is required Our Perks Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms EEO SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. 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