Transportation Construction Inspectors (Remote Site Locations)
Description GPI Grand Rapids, MI office is currently accepting resumes for Transportation Construction Inspectors assigned to locations throughout Michigan. Successful candidates will help further the growth and development of GPI's regional transportation inspection presence. We are looking for individuals ready to work collaboratively in a growing operation. Employee satisfaction is our top priority, and we are deliberate in fostering a culture where each person is valued, challenged, and engaged. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you! GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Five (5) years of field experience in the bridge deck and bridge rehabilitation/construction, roadway construction, concrete, soils, and pavement sampling, testing, and inspection on MDOT (Michigan Department of Transportation) and/or MDOT Local Agency roadway, bridge, and ancillary structures construction projects is preferred.
- All applicable MDOT certifications
- Experience with MDOT documentation, inspection reports, and Field Manager/Field Book use.
- Knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA, and MDOT standards, policies & practices, and current procedures.
Requirements
- Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
- Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
- Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
- Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
- Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours
- Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
- Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'
- Able to wear and operate personal fall arresting apparatus, and work at a height of 6' or higher
- Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
- Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds