Construction Inspector (Part-Time)

ESP Associates, Inc. is actively looking to bring an experienced Construction Inspector on part-time to support various municipal projects across the Lowcountry of South Carolina.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect construction work related to water and sewer utilities, storm water, roadways, fiber, development projects and advise for adherence project specifications, contract documents, and governing standards.
• Review and confirm material and equipment received is compliant with approval submittals and shop drawings prior to incorporation into the work.
• Assist the Construction Manager in execution of quality control and quality assurance programs.
• Maintain a daily log of construction and inspection activities. Prepare and review progress reports for owner and stakeholder communication.
• Preparation and review of construction documentation such as: daily logs, punch lists, and non-conformance reports.
• Document and prepare draft as-built drawings and reports to assist in review of contractor required record drawings.
• Coordinate work items, schedules, and communication as needed amongst contractors, utility companies, governmental agencies, third party testing firms, and others as needed.
• Field measure completed work for unit price or other contract payment terms, maintain project quantity logs when required. Verify field layout, line, and grade of work completed in place.
• Interpret design drawings and specifications and work with the Construction Manager and contractors to resolve field conflicts.
• Assist with field issue resolution and other field and office duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Construction Management or engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Certified Construction Manager is required
• 2 years of experience in construction management or inspection, with an emphasis on infrastructure and/or transportation projects.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and communicate design and construction changes between owner, engineer, and contractor.
• Experience in use of Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of construction materials and ability to identify substandard materials and practices.
• Knowledge and ability to recognize deviations from required project standards.
• Ability to recognize and communicate unsafe conditions in the field. Ability to follow required safety standards.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and translate plan dimensions into field dimensions.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, clients, and the public.
• Experience with PDF markup software and related tools.
• Experience or certifications pertaining to SCDOT, ACI, and AASHTO/ASTM standards.
• Experience with potable water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, stormwater infrastructure and roadway construction.
• Candidate must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Corporate Information:

ESP is a multi-discipline engineering design and consulting firm providing our clients with civil engineering, surveying, planning/landscape architecture, geosciences, environmental, subsurface utility engineering, and construction engineering inspection.

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 195 on the 2025 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2025 ranking of 52.