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Mid-Level Inspector - Construction Services (CEI)

DRMP
Charleston, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/4/2025

Department: Construction/CEI

Location: Charleston, SC

Description

DRMP is growing our Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) Division into South Carolina, and we're looking for experienced Mid-Level Inspectors to join our team. If you're a Junior Inspector looking for the next step in your career or an Inspector looking for a new opportunity - we'd love to discuss a career with DRMP! *The position states Charleston, SC, but we're looking for Inspectors throughout South Carolina.

As a Mid-Level Inspector, you will be responsible for performing highly complex technical assignments in field surveying and construction layout, making and checking engineering computations, inspecting construction work, and conducting field tests. Work will be performed under the general supervision of the Project Manager.

What You'll Receive:
  • Company Vehicle
  • Cell Phone Allowance

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

  • Daily documentation of contractor’s work efforts.
  • Project field book preparation and documentation.
  • Earthwork Construction logbook preparation and documentation.
  • Material sampling and testing.
  • Assist with the preparation of the Final Estimates package.
  • Measure distances to verify the accuracy of construction activity/layout dimensions.
  • Verify levels, alignment, and elevation of construction activity/installations.
  • Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications.
  • Obtain and prepare material samples for laboratory testing.
  • Examine the workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standards and accepts installation.
  • Record quantities of materials received or used during specified periods.
  • Maintain a daily log of construction and inspection activities.

What you'll need

  • High school graduate or equivalent plus two (2) years' experience in construction inspection, one (1) year of which shall have been in bridge and/or roadway construction inspection.
  • Or a Civil Engineering Degree and FE (or EIT) Certification with the ability to earn additional required Inspector qualifications within an initial year of employment.
  • Valid driver’s license with approved/acceptable driving history required.
  • Work Zone Traffic Control (Advanced or Supervisor) within the first six months of employment
  • Must possess SCDHEC/Clemson CEPSCI (Sediment Control Inspector) qualification within the first six months of employment.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to learn and reach self-sufficiency with data entry and project record submittal in AASHTO-Ware Project and ProjectWise applications.
  • Position requires a minimum of 40 hours a week with the possibility of overtime (Hourly).
  • Valid construction training qualifications in states outside of SC are a PLUS.
  • Preferred: Possession of qualification or prerequisite experience for eligibility to obtain SCDOT Foundations Technician
Preferred Qualifications for the Position:
  • Possess SCDOT or valid qualification from another state for Earthwork & Base Course Technician qualification or obtain within the first 90 days months of employment.
  • Possess SCDOT or valid qualification from another state for Asphalt Roadway Technician or obtain within the first 90 days of employment.
  • Possess SCDOT or valid qualification from another state for Concrete Technician Level 1&2 or obtain within the first 90 days of employment.
  • Possess SCDOT or valid qualification from another state for ACI Field Testing Technician Grade 1 or obtain within the first 90 days of employment.

DRMP Offers

  • Excellent compensation package
  • Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
  • 401(k) Plan and Match
  • Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
  • Mentorship Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Parental Leave
  • Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
  • Variety of voluntary benefit options
  • Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
  • Company-furnished life insurance
  • Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • and More
DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E- Verify employer.

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