HDR

Senior Transportation Construction Inspector

HDR$75K — $95K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent, or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of diploma.
  • Minimum of 5 years of construction inspection experience required.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong written communication skills essential.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
  • Commitment to active participation in employee-owned culture.
  • Willingness to undergo drug screening and maintain testing compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect asphalt and concrete materials for compliance with standards.
  • Ensure proper pavement spreading, rolling, and compaction techniques are followed.
  • Verify roadway and structure work aligns with specified plans and specifications.
  • Assess structural materials and excavation processes to uphold project integrity.
  • Perform calculations and document contract compliance on-site.
  • Take field measurements for pay items and maintain thorough records.
  • May require flexible scheduling, including night and weekend work as needed.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to lead high-impact projects in infrastructure development.
  • Supportive, employee-owned culture fostering collaboration and respect.
  • Access to diverse employee network groups promoting inclusivity and belonging.
  • Chance to make a lasting impact on communities through quality construction.
Full Job Description
HDR is looking for Senior Construction Inspectors to join our South Carolina Transportation Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) team in any of the following locations: Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, or Beaufort, SC. They will be inspecting asphalt and concrete for acceptable materials and mix, and pavement for proper spreading, rolling, depth, alignment, and compaction. They will also inspect roadway and structures for conformance to plans, and specifications; structural materials and members; placement of culverts; structural operations such as foundation excavation; placement of piling, reinforcing and structural steel, concrete and backfill; traffic control and erosion control devices. They will perform complex calculations and computations, as well as contract documentation duties, which may include field measurements of pay items as well as other required documentation. Work may include other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Night and / or weekend work may be required as dictated by client project needs. Preferred Qualifications • Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction inspection for transportation projects required • Must have considerable knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway and bridge construction • Must have considerable knowledge of mathematical functions including geometry and trigonometry • Must have skills in the use of office equipment such as calculators and computers • Must have the ability to read, interpret, and explain such things as construction plans, contract provisions, and specifications • Must have the ability to take notes and prepare or review reports, good communicative ability and the ability to instruct other employees in proper work methods • Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule • Work requires travel to meetings, site visits, and inspections • Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with applicable state law • Local candidates are preferred • SCDOT certifications, other DOT certifications or the ability to get is most preferred • *LI-SM1 Qualifications Required Qualifications • High School diploma or equivalent. (Candidates with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute experience for a high school diploma) • A minimum of 5 years experience • Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) • Strong written communication skills • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • This position typically requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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10,000 employees
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Founded
1917

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