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Senior Inspector

RS&H
Columbia, SC Other
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/26/2027

The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking an experienced transportation technician to join our team in Columbia, SC.

 

This position will work outside on an active construction site. As part of the construction management team, you'll serve an integral role in the firm by observing the work of contractors to determine the progress and quality of work on construction projects. This position performs highly complex technical assignments in field surveying and construction layout, including making and checking engineering computations, inspecting construction work, and conducting field tests and is responsible for coordinating and managing junior inspectors; reviews and interprets contract documents to determine if the contractor’s work is in compliance; maintains detailed accurate records of the contractor’s daily operations and of significant events that affect the work; and performs sampling and field testing of component materials and completed work. This position may also direct, guide, and mentor junior inspectors.

 

To be successful in this role, you must:

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent and seven years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Have experience in construction inspection, including exposure to bridge and/or roadway construction inspection, or a degree in civil engineering.
  • Have materials sampling/testing certifications. 
  • Have a valid driver's license, be insurable, and be able to safely operate a vehicle on the highway and on construction sites. 
  • Have a passion for working outside and a tolerance for exposure to the elements.
  • Possess strong organizational, problem-solving, prioritization, and communication skills.
  • Have the ability to effectively interact with and build relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications/Certifications:

  • OSHA 10 Hour
  • SCDOT Certifications and experience

Benefits:

 

  • Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Holiday Pay
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Certification and Licensure Support
  • 100% Employee Owned Company!
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Pet Insurance
  • Cellphone Stipend
  • Company Vehicle
  • And much more!

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If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

 

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.

 

Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruitingpolicy.

The Team

While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984.  RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams as well as our Construction Management teams are industry leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations.  By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery, and lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms whose associates work hard every day to create a more connected future where everyone can thrive. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, caring, forward-thinking, creativity, inclusivity, and ownership.

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