ESP Associates, Inc. is actively looking to bring an experienced Construction Inspector to support various municipal projects across the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
Responsibilities:
- Inspect construction work related to water and sewer utilities, storm water, roadways, fiber, development projects and advise for adherence project specifications, contract documents, and governing standards.
- Review and confirm material and equipment received is compliant with approval submittals and shop drawings prior to incorporation into the work.
- Assist the Construction Manager in execution of quality control and quality assurance programs.
- Maintain a daily log of construction and inspection activities. Prepare and review progress reports for owner and stakeholder communication.
- Preparation and review of construction documentation such as: daily logs, punch lists, and non-conformance reports.
- Document and prepare draft as-built drawings and reports to assist in review of contractor required record drawings.
- Coordinate work items, schedules, and communication as needed amongst contractors, utility companies, governmental agencies, third party testing firms, and others as needed.
- Field measure completed work for unit price or other contract payment terms, maintain project quantity logs when required. Verify field layout, line, and grade of work completed in place.
- Interpret design drawings and specifications and work with the Construction Manager and contractors to resolve field conflicts.
- Assist with field issue resolution and other field and office duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in Construction Management or engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Certified Construction Manager is required
- 2 years of experience in construction management or inspection, with an emphasis on infrastructure and/or transportation projects.
- Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate design and construction changes between owner, engineer, and contractor.
- Experience in use of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of construction materials and ability to identify substandard materials and practices.
- Knowledge and ability to recognize deviations from required project standards.
- Ability to recognize and communicate unsafe conditions in the field. Ability to follow required safety standards.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations and translate plan dimensions into field dimensions.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, clients, and the public.
- Experience with PDF markup software and related tools.
- Experience or certifications pertaining to SCDOT, ACI, and AASHTO/ASTM standards.
- Experience with potable water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, stormwater infrastructure and roadway construction.
- Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.
Corporate Information:
ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.
Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 195 on the 2025 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2025 ranking of 52.
ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:
- Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
- 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
- PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
- Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
- Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
- Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Education Reimbursement Opportunities
- Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
- Referral Bonuses
