Senior Inspector

Join Our Team

RK&K is currently hiring talented, team-oriented senior construction inspectors (comparable to NCDOT TTIII through TTV) to join our Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CEI) team in the greater Raleigh/Durham area to work on some of the region’s most exciting municipal projects!  Projects include greenways, roadways, bridges, and more!

Essential Function

The ideal candidate for this position will work independently in a field-based role with various municipal owners and contractors while being responsible for:

• Inspection of onsite construction activities
• Oversight of contractor’s quality control operations
• Quality Assurance sampling and testing
• Completion of Testing Reports
• Electronic recordkeeping on a company-provided iPad
• Monthly preparation of pay item quantities
• Daily communication with client, contractor, and field project personnel
• Leadership of other technicians onsite

Required Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will possess minimum of 10 years of experience on transportation-focused construction projects with elements such as earthwork, erosion control, paving, striping, utilities, ITS, and/or structures, OR an Associate’s Degree or higher in a related field (Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, etc.) PLUS 8 years of field experience.

In addition, candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Ability to read and interpret construction plan sheets and contract specifications
• Ability to read and follow test specifications
• Ability to maintain thorough project documentation, including measurements of constructed bid item quantities
• Strong abilities with basic math, including area, volume, and the ability to convert between units
• Excellent driving record
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as required
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Candidates must also be trustworthy, responsible, dependable, and willing to work independently as well as part of a team.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Although not required, previous experience working with North Carolina municipalities on federally funded LAP projects is desired.  Alternatively, experience working on NCDOT projects will also be beneficial.

Candidates should possess or have the ability to obtain the following NCDOT certifications:

• Concrete Field Technician (including ACI Certification)
• ABC Sampling Technician
• Borrow Pit Sampling Technician
• Conventional Density Sampling Technician
• Introduction to Asphalt Pavements
• QMS Roadway Technician
• Erosion and Sediment Control, Level II
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety

Training will be provided as part of this role, including training necessary to become a fully certified NCDOT Technician.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Much, much more!

Why RK&K? 

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work.  What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

Design your career at RK&K, Apply Today!