CEI Inspector I

Job Description

Job Description

Who is Luster National?

Luster National, Inc. (Luster) is a strategic consulting firm, headquartered in Mill Valley, CA, with offices nationwide, that specializes in management consulting services and program, project, and construction management activities.

For over 34 years, we have led projects across the US focusing on various sectors including roads and bridges, transit, aviation, and select vertical work.

Our values, refined over decades, highlight client focus, professional integrity, and social responsibility.

We're proud to share that our firm and its management systems are ISO 9001 : 2015 certified! We have a successful track record spanning a broad spectrum of professional services, including :

• Strategic Consulting and Planning Services
• Program, Project, Construction and Facilities Management
• Environmental Consulting
• Quality and Risk Management
• Stakeholder Alignment
• Program Controls and Document Management
• Utility and ROW
• Construction Management Related Services
• Public / Community Outreach
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
• Workforce Development

Why Luster?

At Luster, we believe that our employees are the heart of our success. We recognize that each team member is not only a professional but a person with diverse roles and responsibilities both within and outside the workplace.

Our culture reflects this understanding, fostering an environment where individuals are supported holistically personally, professionally, and creatively.

We understand that our success is directly tied to the well-being and development of our people. This is why we are committed to creating a workplace that values the whole person embracing who they are, what they bring, and how they can grow.

By doing so, we ensure that our team members are not just employees, but empowered individuals who contribute to the collective success of our company and the communities we serve.

About the Position

We are seeking CEI Inspector I candidates who will provide Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) services for transportation projects located in the state of Georgia.

This posting is for future, long-term, onsite CEI Inspector I positions located in the greater Atlanta, GA, area or potentially other areas around the state.

Responsibilities

• Will perform independent complex inspections of roadways and structure, construction processes, and materials to assure compliance with the construction contract.
• Will perform moderately complex inspections or supervise other inspectors conducting routine and standardized inspections.
• Work includes inspecting asphalt and concrete for acceptable materials and mix; pavement for proper spreading, rolling, depth, alignment and compaction;
• roadways and structures for conformance to plans, and specifications; structural materials and members; placement of culverts;
• structural operations such as foundation excavation; placement of piling, reinforcing and structural steel, concrete and backfill;

and traffic control and erosion control devices.

• May also perform the more complex variety of calculations and computations.
• Will perform contract documentation duties, which include field measurements of pay items as well as other Department required documentation.

Skills and Attributes

• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Possess excellent collaboration skills.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1.5+ years' experience working as a CEI Inspector Aide.
• Proficiency with computers (e.g., Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Outlook, internet, etc.)
• Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction.
• Considerable knowledge of mathematical functions including geometry.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as calculators and computers.
• Ability to read, interpret, and explain such things as construction plans, contract provisions, specifications, and inspection procedures.
• Ability to take notes and prepare or review reports.
• Ability to instruct other employees in proper work methods.
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with Georgia Law.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work and maneuver equipment, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground and around active construction sites.
• Must have the ability to stoop, kneel, climb and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have the ability to drive large pick-up trucks and / or trailers.
• Must have the ability to use hands to operate field equipment.
• Must have close, distance, and peripheral vision with normal auditory function.

Required Certifications

• Passing scores on GDOT's Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests Group 1 (General Provisions, Auxiliary Items, Basic Highway Math, Basic Highway Plan Reading).
• Passing scores on GDOT's Construction Engineering Inspection Training tests Group 2 (Pavements, Bases, Subbases, Minor Drainage Structures, Construction Erosion Control).
• GDOT WECS.
• GDOT Field Concrete Technician Certification.
• GSWCC Level 1a (Erosion Control).

Certifications from other agencies or states may possibly be substituted.

Compensation Details

The salary range listed for this role is $52-62K annually ($25-30 / hr.) It is not common for starting salaries to come in at the very top of the range;

they usually fall somewhere in the middle. The final salary offered is based on multiple factors and is thoughtfully aligned with each candidate's level of experience, breadth of skills, total education achieved, certifications / licenses that have been obtained, etc.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care)
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy
• 401(k) Plan with 3% Employer Contribution
• Wellness Program with Monthly Wellness Stipend
• Access to Personalized Meal Planning and Nutrition Support from a Registered Dietician
• Financial Planning
• Professional Development Program
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
• Employee Referral Bonus

LI-DNI

Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

All positions may be subject to a background check, once a conditional offer of employment is made, for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and / or federal regulations.

All positions are subject to a drug test once a conditional offer of employment is made, in accordance with all applicable local, state, and / or federal regulations.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Luster does not accept unsolicited resumes. In the absence of a signed agreement, Luster will not consider or agree to payment of any kind.

Any unsolicited resumes presented to Luster personnel, including those submitted to Luster hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Luster.

Please email [email protected] for accommodations necessary to complete the application process.