Senior Construction Inspector - CEI - Atlas

Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Senior Construction Inspector - CEI to join our San Antonio, TX team! Come join us!

Roadway construction testing and inspection, document control, reporting, and assisting the Engineer as needed. Performing tests both in the field and laboratory for concrete, hot mix, soils and aggregates.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Complex and routine construction inspection of roadways and materials to ensure compliance with construction contract specifications.

• Contract document control and reporting, including field measurements, calculations, and computations.

• Performing materials tests both in the field and laboratory for concrete, hot mix, soils, aggregates, and other materials.

• Assisting the Project Manager or Project Engineer, as needed.

• Leading and training other inspectors in conducting inspections.

• Other duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• 15 years minimum experience in highway construction inspection

• Proficient at reading and comprehending plans, specifications and test procedures

• Proficient knowledge and experience working with material testing including concrete, soils, base and asphalt pavements

• Proficient with environmental compliance

• Must have a proven history of working well with contractors and owners to accomplish construction tasks

• Proficient at using SiteManager

• Proficient in inspection of earthwork and roadway base construction, hot mix asphalt and concrete paving operations

• Experience with inspection of structures, utilities, and drainage

• Proficient in providing work zone traffic control and ensuring a safe work zone

• Experience providing contract administration and field reporting

• Must have experience handling record keeping duties in conjunction with recordkeeper and project manager

• Experience training inspection staff and ability to develop SOP for in-house inspection and testing protocols

• Proficient communicating with PM, staff, contractor and other stakeholders

• Conduct project meetings with contractors, project teams and other project stakeholders

• Must have good driving record and a valid driver’s license

Technical Requirements:

• Proficient at using Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets and knowledge of PDF software such as Bluebeam or Adobe.

• Must have or be able to quickly obtain certification in ACI Field, LVL1B, SB102 and SWPPP.

Other Miscellaneous Qualities:

• Must relocate to the San Antonio, Texas area

• Must be willing to work either day or night shifts

• Must be willing to work weekends

• Must be willing to transition from field testing and inspection duties to laboratory testing responsibilities as needed

• Must be willing to work “off hours” when needed and up to 60 hours per week as needed

• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

• Abide by Atlas health and safety policies and procedures

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf