Construction Inspector

Position : Construction Inspector

Location : Chattanooga, TN

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 Construction Inspector to join our Chatanooga, TN team! Come join us!

The successful candidate will perform on-site construction inspections of various transportation-related construction projects, including major bridge and highway projects. Project locations may be anywhere within Region II of the Tennessee Department of Transportation which includes Chattanooga, Cleveland, Cookeville, and Livingston and may include neighboring counties in nearby regions

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Perform on-site construction inspections for conformance to plans and specifications for all roadway, structures, and specialty items being incorporated into the project.

Record the daily work in SiteManager documenting the type and location of work performed, each contractor’s labor and equipment, and all pertinent details relative to the progress of the work

Observe, measure, and record quantities for payment.

Perform daily traffic control inspections

Perform quality assurance sampling and testing

Ensure projects meet compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local rules/regulations and client contract provisions

Inspect and monitor work progress on-site and communicate daily with TDOT, contractor, and other field personnel

Provide photographic documentation of the work in progress, including if/when unforeseen conditions, disputed work, or deficiencies in the work are encountered

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma/GED required.

18 months of progressive experience as a construction inspector on highway/bridge construction projects.

Certifications: At a minimum the following are required:

OSHA 10 Safety Training Construction

DOT Field Concrete Technician

TDEC EPSC Level 1

TTAP Work Zone Traffic Control

Technical Requirements:

Ability to read and interpret applicable plans, specifications, and inspection procedures

Knowledge of highway construction, inspection procedures, and materials testing

Knowledge of materials, methods, and equipment used in highway construction.

Ability to take detailed notes and prepare and review reports

Considerable knowledge of mathematical functions including geometry, trigonometry, averages, and percentages.

Other Miscellaneous Qualities:

Abide by Atlas health and safety policies and procedures

Benefits:

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are:

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values:

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion are at the core of our purpose & values:

We are committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, shareholders, and the communities where we live and work. We believe in our heart-led approach and place a strong focus on conducting our business in an ethical, compassionate, and respectful way. Through our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Program, we seek to hire, develop, and promote a talented and diverse team of professionals nationwide. We believe in leveraging the power of our different backgrounds, beliefs, perspectives and capabilities to create value for our company and our communities. Our values of Life, Heart, Mastery and Trust are the principles by which we operate, the character of our people, and the culture of our organization. We’re Stronger Together.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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 https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088EEOCKnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf