CEI and RPR Inspector Civil and Transportation Construction Management

Benefits :

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

General Job Description

Inspector (CE&I / RPR) – Civil & Transportation

Construction Management Field Coordinator II)

Entry-Level to Mid-Level

Company Description :

SARCOR, LLC is a premier civil engineering firm driving innovation and excellence in infrastructure design and inspection. With decades of expertise, we deliver cutting-edge solutions in transportation engineering, aviation, civil site development, and public utilities. Our Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CE&I) services ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and with the highest level of quality.

At SARCOR, we hold ourselves and each other accountable, drive for results, and deliver high-quality execution our clients can trust. We work in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects underway at once. Our definition of teamwork is that everyone has a part to play in achieving a common goal.

One Band. One Sound.

Job / Task Description

As an Inspector – Civil & Transportation (Field Coordinator II), you will provide CE&I services for roadway, sidewalk, and airfield construction projects, beginning with Birmingham’s citywide resurfacing program and expanding to airport runway construction projects. You will be responsible for documenting and inspecting contractor activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and safety requirements.

This is a field-based role that requires attention to detail, strong communication, and accurate recordkeeping. The Inspector will report directly to the Senior Inspector and / or Project Manager.

The “Not So” Fine Print

This career path is designed for one with an intrapreneurial mindset that embraces driving innovation and job execution with trust, transparency, and high ethical character.

As an intrapreneur, you should expect to be innovative, skilled, proactive, accurately, and fast-paced. You should expect and are expected to maintain for yourself and throughout your team :

• Innovation : Driven to create new and innovative products, services, or processes.
• Skill : Problem-solvers, optimistic, resilient, and possessing strong leadership abilities.
• Proactiveness : Initiative, self-motivation, and a proactive approach to achieve their goals.
• A fast-paced environment leading and controlling multiple projects simultaneously.
• A definite analytical and technical orientation rather than a social orientation.
• High standards, high quality work is of utmost importance.

Key Responsibilities

Construction Inspection & Documentation

• Observe, inspect, and document contractor operations for compliance with project plans, specifications, and safety standards.
• Complete accurate daily reports, including contractor labor, equipment, materials, work performed, and any pertinent field conversations.
• Verify and record material testing results and certifications.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Assist with measurement and calculation of quantities, plotting cross-sections, and computing earthwork quantities.
• Monitor erosion control, traffic control, and work zone safety practices.
• Support compliance with ALDOT, FAA, FHWA, and municipal standards.

Coordination & Communication

• Serve as a field liaison with contractors, city staff, and agency representatives as directed.
• Provide timely updates to the Senior Inspector and the Project Manager on project progress, issues, or concerns.
• Maintain professional interactions with clients, contractors, and the public.

Field & Office Support

• Assist with office tasks related to project documentation and reporting.
• Support preparation of final project records and close-out documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Two to five years of experience in construction inspection, surveying, or highway / aviation materials testing and inspection.
• OR a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with at least one year of related inspection or testing experience.
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable personal transportation to travel to job sites
• Available for overnight travel as required
• One or more of the following current certifications (as required per assignment) :

o   Certified Asphalt Technician Level I – Field Tester

o   Certified Concrete Technician (ACI and ALDOT Certification)

o   Certified Asphalt Roadway Technician

o   Work Zone Safety Certification

o   Radiological Safety Course Certification

o   Qualified Credentialed Inspector (QCI)

Other Standard Requirements

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and standard office software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk significant distances, and lift to 60 lbs unassisted.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Demonstrated judgment, ethical behavior, and professionalism at all times.
• Flexibility to travel and adjust work hours as the project requires.
• Ability to learn and follow SARCOR’s systems, processes, and documentation standards.
• Maintain company confidentiality and adhere to all company policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on ALDOT or FAA construction projects.
• Experience with municipal resurfacing, roadway, or airfield construction projects.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, ESRI tools, or field data collection tools.
• Active involvement in professional organizations (ASCE, NSPE, ACEC).