Who We AreFor 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 SAMThe Construction Inspector II is responsible for working with others to inspect construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractor constructs improvements in accordance with plans and specifications. This role is typically more responsible to a more senior inspector and a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. The work requires contact with client, typically a governmental agency and private entities including construction contractors. Provides recommendations to client regarding work progress and challenges encountered.
Under the review and direction of Project Manager, perform field inspection and oversight of construction activities
Maintains 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
Commensurate with experience, 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 NCDOT construction inspection and procedures
Ability to coordinate with contractors’ staff and effectively communicate with all parties
Ability the measure and/or quantify any pay items in the field and perform the necessary mathematic calculations
Performs standard mathematical calculations
Able and willing to work day or night shifts and/or flexible schedules as required to support the project requirements. Ability and willingness to work weekends required
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
NCDOT construction Inspection Certifications are highly preferred
What You Bring to SAMEducation and/or Experience
High School Diploma or GED.
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.
Familiarity with Share-Plus software and familiarity with the use of an iPad is preferred.
Experience with Primavera and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other scheduling software preferred
Must have functional computer skills to include Microsoft Word, proficient at emailing and Excel.
Must have the ability to complete inspector certification courses. Examples include NCDOT classes in hot-mix asphalt and ACI & NCDOT concrete sampling and testing. NCDOT Erosion COntrol certification Level II
Highly motivated and works well with minimal supervision.
Thorough knowledge of NCDOT specifications and standards with ability and willingness to study and advance relevant knowledge outside of work.
Certifications and/or Licensing RequirementsField testing certifications through NCDOT and/or ACI is highly preferredOur Perks
Company paid premiums for medical, dental, vision, LTD and life insurance (HSA and FSA plans available)
Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays and parental leave) – Accrual starts immediately
401(k) program offers 100% employer match up to 5%
Paid continuing education courses and tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program – Your mental health is our priority
No glass ceiling! Truly a place to spread your wings (Ask about our Career Pathing!)
Trainings throughout the year – Specialized in-house trainings programs designed to assist you in advancing in your career
Office snacks, free food and fun-themed events for employees throughout the year
Passion for our Community – You have endless opportunities to volunteer alongside your peers with our Corporate Social Responsibility Program
Our CultureOur entrepreneurial culture is a key factor in SAM being recognized as a Top Workplace for twelve consecutive years, and we make it our mission to ensure every one of our employees learns how to build and manage a business, not just be the subject matter expert on the team. At SAM, our employee’s development is instrumental to our success. Your learning will be supported by specialized in-house training programs and mentoring by the industry’s leading experts, who just happen to be on our staff! We make SAM a GREAT place to work, but it all starts with YOU!EEOSAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or GED.
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.
Familiarity with Share-Plus software and familiarity with the use of an iPad is preferred.
Experience with Primavera and Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and other scheduling software preferred
Must have functional computer skills to include Microsoft Word, proficient at emailing and Excel.
Must have the ability to complete inspector certification courses. Examples include NCDOT classes in hot-mix asphalt and ACI & NCDOT concrete sampling and testing. NCDOT Erosion COntrol certification Level II
Highly motivated and works well with minimal supervision.
Thorough knowledge of NCDOT specifications and standards with ability and willingness to study and advance relevant knowledge outside of work.
Certifications and/or Licensing RequirementsField testing certifications through NCDOT and/or ACI is highly preferredThe Construction Inspector II is responsible for working with others to inspect construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractor constructs improvements in accordance with plans and specifications. This role is typically more responsible to a more senior inspector and a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. The work requires contact with client, typically a governmental agency and private entities including construction contractors. Provides recommendations to client regarding work progress and challenges encountered.
Under the review and direction of Project Manager, perform field inspection and oversight of construction activities
Maintains 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
Commensurate with experience, 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 NCDOT construction inspection and procedures
Ability to coordinate with contractors’ staff and effectively communicate with all parties
Ability the measure and/or quantify any pay items in the field and perform the necessary mathematic calculations
Performs standard mathematical calculations
Able and willing to work day or night shifts and/or flexible schedules as required to support the project requirements. Ability and willingness to work weekends required
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
NCDOT construction Inspection Certifications are highly preferred