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Who We Are

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM

Works together with others inspecting construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractor constructs improvements in accordance with plans and specifications. Responsible to a more senior inspector and a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. Work requires contact with client, typically a governmental agency and private entities including construction contractors.

+ Under the review and direction of Project Manager, perform field inspection and oversight of construction activities

+ Maintains daily reports of inspection work along with detail records of project progress

+ Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills

+ Able to read and interpret plans, specifications and applicable standards

+ Review Contract documents to verify compliance with governmental regulations and conformance with project requirements

+ Assist with coordinating materials sampling and testing and verifying sufficient testing has been performed

+ Verify accuracy of payment requests and invoicing for completed work

+ Experienced with FDOT construction inspection and procedures

+ Perform day and nighttime traffic control inspection

+ Ability to coordinate with contractors’ staff and effectively communicate with all parties

+ Performs standard mathematical calculations involving linear distances, areas, and volumes

+ Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals

What You Bring to SAM

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Minimum of 1 year of experience in Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) for transportation project as described herein. Direct field experience as a Contractor or materials-testing technician can substitute for Construction Inspection experience on a case-by-case basis.

+ Highly motivated and works well with minimal supervision

+ Thorough knowledge of DOT specifications and standards with ability and willingness to study and advance relevant knowledge outside of work

+ Familiarity with SiteManager software is preferred, but not required

+ Experience with Primavera and other scheduling software preferred, but not required

+ Familiarity with SiteManager software is preferred, but not required

+ Must have functional computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel

+ Must have the ability to complete inspector certification courses. Examples include DOT classes in hot-mix asphalt and ACI concrete sampling and testing

+ Field testing certifications through FDOT CTQP and/or ACI is preferred, but not required

+ Ability to travel for extended periods of time

Our Perks

+ **Health and Wellness Benefits:** BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being

+ **Financial Benefits:** Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend

+ **Work-Life Balance:** Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families

+ **Professional Development:** Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program

+ **Perks and Discounts:** Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks

+ **Culture and Awards/Achievements:** SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Minimum of 1 year of experience in Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) for transportation project as described herein. Direct field experience as a Contractor or materials-testing technician can substitute for Construction Inspection experience on a case-by-case basis.

+ Highly motivated and works well with minimal supervision

+ Thorough knowledge of DOT specifications and standards with ability and willingness to study and advance relevant knowledge outside of work

+ Familiarity with SiteManager software is preferred, but not required

+ Experience with Primavera and other scheduling software preferred, but not required

+ Familiarity with SiteManager software is preferred, but not required

+ Must have functional computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel

+ Must have the ability to complete inspector certification courses. Examples include DOT classes in hot-mix asphalt and ACI concrete sampling and testing

+ Field testing certifications through FDOT CTQP and/or ACI is preferred, but not required

+ Ability to travel for extended periods of time

Works together with others inspecting construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractor constructs improvements in accordance with plans and specifications. Responsible to a more senior inspector and a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. Work requires contact with client, typically a governmental agency and private entities including construction contractors.

+ Under the review and direction of Project Manager, perform field inspection and oversight of construction activities

+ Maintains daily reports of inspection work along with detail records of project progress

+ Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills

+ Able to read and interpret plans, specifications and applicable standards

+ Review Contract documents to verify compliance with governmental regulations and conformance with project requirements

+ Assist with coordinating materials sampling and testing and verifying sufficient testing has been performed

+ Verify accuracy of payment requests and invoicing for completed work

+ Experienced with FDOT construction inspection and procedures

+ Perform day and nighttime traffic control inspection

+ Ability to coordinate with contractors’ staff and effectively communicate with all parties

+ Performs standard mathematical calculations involving linear distances, areas, and volumes

+ Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals