Structures Chief Inspector - CEI

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 Structures Chief Inspector (CEI) in our San Antonio, TX market.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Performing and leading a team in the following :

• Complex and routine construction inspection of roadways and materials to ensure compliance with construction contract specifications
• Supervising and training other inspectors in conducting inspections
• 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.

Minimum Requirements :

• 20 years minimum experience in highway construction inspection and materials testing
• 10 years minimum experience in bridge, retaining wall, and other structures construction inspection
• Experience managing project environmental compliance
• Able to provide oversight, lead a team of inspectors, and communicate staffing needs to PM
• Must have a proven history of working well with contractors and owners to accomplish construction tasks
• Experience providing work zone traffic control and ensuring a safe work zone
• Proficient with inspection of construction of bridges, culverts and other drainage structures
• Proficient inspecting retaining wall construction
• Proficient in the inspection of installation and relocation of utilities
• Must have considerable knowledge and experience working with concrete, soils, and aggregates
• Experience reading and comprehending plans, specifications, shop drawings, and test procedures
• Experience providing contract administration and field reporting
• Assist with and prepare contract modification documents (change orders)
• 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 :

• Experience reviewing and providing input for critical path scheduling
• Must have experience using Microsoft Word and Excel spreadsheets. Knowledge of Bluebeam (or similar PDF editor) is preferred.
• Must have or be able to quickly obtain certification in ACI Field and SWPPP
• Knowledge of TxDOT specifications is preferred

Other miscellaneous qualities :

• Must relocate to the San Antonio, Texas area
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time
• Must be willing to work either day or night shifts
• Must be willing to work off hours when needed and up to 60 hours per week as needed
• Abide by Atlas health and safety policies and procedures

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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