GFT is seeking a CEI Transportation Technician I to join our Transportation Team in Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Wilmington or Asheville, NC!
At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
What you'll be challenged to do:
Conduct daily, on-site inspection of contractor work for compliance with plans, specifications, and NCDOT standards.
Inspect various construction activities including grading, paving, drainage, utility relocation, traffic control, concrete placement, and bridge construction.
Monitor safety practices and report violations or unsafe conditions to the project team.
Prepare Inspector’s Daily Reports (IDRs), diaries, and photographic documentation to record project progress and issues.
Measure and document quantities of work completed for contractor payment verification.
Record test results and provide daily summaries of activities to the CEI Project Manager.
Perform or observe on-site materials testing, including soil compaction, asphalt density, and concrete testing.
Verify that materials meet required certifications and specifications prior to installation.
Assist in sample collection and coordinate with materials laboratories as needed.
Maintain regular communication with the Project Manager, contractor personnel, DOT engineers, and fellow inspectors.
Participate in pre-construction and progress meetings when required.
What you'll bring to our firm:
Associate degree or coursework in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Surveying, or related field.
Prior experience on NCDOT, municipal, or federally funded infrastructure projects.
Certifications such as:
ACI Field Testing Technician – Grade I
Nuclear Safety Certification
NCDOT Asphalt Testing Technician
Work Zone Safety Certification
Familiarity with NCDOT’s Construction Manual and Standard Specifications.
Working Conditions:
Compensation:
The range for this position is salary range is $23.00 - $32.00. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Featured Benefits:
At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™
GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.
Location: Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Wilmington or Asheville, NC
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
Salary: $23.00 - $32.00
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GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.