Lead Inspector
CEI Lead Inspector
Nashville, TN | Transportation Construction & Inspection
Full-Time | Field-Based | TDOT Projects
Are you an experienced CEI professional looking to take the lead on impactful transportation projects across Middle Tennessee?
We're working with a growing engineering consulting firm seeking a CEI Lead Inspector to support roadway, bridge, and transportation infrastructure projects throughout the Nashville area. This position offers the opportunity to lead inspection efforts on high-profile TDOT projects, coordinate directly with contractors and project stakeholders, and play a critical role in ensuring quality construction and successful project delivery.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Inspector ready to step into a leadership position or an established Lead Inspector seeking a stronger platform for career growth.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead day-to-day construction inspection activities on transportation infrastructure projects
- Oversee and mentor inspection staff in the field
- Ensure contractor compliance with TDOT standards, specifications, plans, and contract documents
- Monitor roadway, bridge, drainage, utility, and traffic control construction activities
- Review and maintain daily reports, project records, quantities, and documentation
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and agency representatives
- Track construction progress and identify potential project issues before they impact schedules
- Verify material compliance, testing requirements, and quality assurance procedures
- Attend project meetings and serve as a key field representative throughout project execution
Qualifications
- 5+ years of CEI, transportation, highway, or bridge inspection experience
- Experience working on TDOT or comparable DOT transportation projects
- Proven ability to lead inspection activities and coordinate with contractors and clients
- Strong understanding of roadway and bridge construction practices
- Excellent documentation, reporting, and communication skills
- Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed
Preferred Certifications
Candidates with any combination of the following certifications are highly encouraged to apply:
- TDOT Construction Certifications
- ACI Concrete Field Technician Grade I
- NICET Highway Construction Certifications
- Asphalt Field Testing Certifications
- Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Certifications
- IMSA Traffic Signal and Work Zone Certifications
- OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour
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