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LJA

Construction Inspector - CEI

LJA, Jacksonville, Florida, United States, 32290

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What LJA Has To Offer LJA offers an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee‑owner. You will collaborate daily with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders and grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Makes LJA Different

Employee‑owned, client‑focused

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace

Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry

Flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach

Culture champions continuous learning and personal growth

Success through constant evolution and communication

Passionate about having fun, making money, and creating impact

Position Overview As a

Construction Inspector

at LJA

Transportation , you will be responsible for understanding the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) construction contract documents and CEI consultant processes and procedures. Your primary focus will be management of FDOT and local government agency construction contracts for transportation projects, including roadway, highway, bridges, and other structures.

A Typical Day Might Include

Read and interpret contract plans, specifications, shop drawings, permits and other contract documents.

Exercise initiative and independent judgement in daily assignments and responsibilities.

Review project inspection activities with contractors; raise issues to supervisor in a timely manner.

Receive general instructions from the CEI Sr. Inspector, CEI Project Administrator and/or CEI Sr. Project Engineer.

Perform material testing and inspection and prepare documentation for acceptance of contractors’ materials and quality of workmanship.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education / Licenses / Certifications

High school diploma

CTQP qualified; certified in Florida MOT/TTC, FDEP SWPPP and others as required for FDOT projects, or able to obtain them.

Required Qualifications

Strong communication skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Two (2) years of related experience, including one (1) year of construction of major road or bridge structures.

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Ability to perform mathematical calculations; working knowledge of Word and Excel preferred.

Knowledge of construction specifications and standards.

Physical Requirements

Driving to and from various locations.

Intermittent standing, bending, sitting, walking, squatting, climbing, kneeling and lifting.

Frequent lifting and/or moving density/moisture gauges, testing equipment and material samples.

Working near equipment and machinery, traversing uneven ground, climbing ladders, exposure to dust, noise, weather, and potential work at heights.

Level Up with LJA

Generous time off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.

Comprehensive benefits: multiple plan options for health, dental, pets, and mental health support.

Family support: paid maternity and parental leave.

Education support: tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.

Referral bonuses.

Community impact: company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.

Professional development: memberships to industry organizations.

Career growth: internal mobility opportunities.

Fun culture: social events, employee sports teams, bring‑your‑kid‑to‑work days, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level | Employment type: Full‑time | Job function: Management and Manufacturing | Industries: Civil Engineering

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