Construction Inspector - CEI

What Lja Has To Offer

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Makes Lja Different

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact
  
  

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Construction Inspector at LJA Transportation, you will be responsible for possessing an understanding of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) construction contract documents, and CEI consultant processes and procedures. Primary focus is management of FDOT and local government agency construction contracts for transportation projects, including but not limited to roadway, highway, bridges, and other structures. Projects may involve utilities, stormwater pollution prevention, temporary traffic control, lighting, signalization, drainage, asphalt and concrete pavement, ITS, earthwork, excavation, and other improvements.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Read and Interpret contract plans, specifications, shop drawings, permits and other contract documents.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgement in daily assignments and responsibilities.
• Review project inspection activities with contractors; escalate issues to supervisor in a timely manner when needed to gain resolution.
• Receive general instructions regarding assignments from the CEI Sr. Inspector, CEI Project Administrator and/or CEI Sr. Project Engineer
• Perform material testing and inspection and prepare documentation for acceptance of the Contractors’ materials and quality of workmanship.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• Qualified candidates must be CTQP qualified, and be certified in Florida MOT/TTC, FDEP SWPPP and others as required for FDOT projects, or be able to obtain them.
  
  

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Two (2) years of related experience, one (1) year of which involved construction of major road or bridge structures.
• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, and preferably have a working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Knowledge of, and interpretation of construction specifications and construction standards
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving to and from various locations
• Intermittent standing, bending, sitting, walking, squatting, climbing, kneeling and lifting.
• Frequently lifting and/or moving density/moisture gauges and other testing equipment, and materials samples.
• Working near equipment and machinery, traversing uneven ground, climbing ladders, exposure to dust, noise, weather, and potential work at heights
  
  

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000 employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.
  
  

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.