Inspector Sr Const

Independently coordinate schedule and inspect all phases of routine and complex highway construction projects to ensure quality in accordance with plans and specifications delivering a safe and reliable transportation system for the public.

Key Responsibilities

• Communication: Collaborate with internal and external staff. Manage project public relations notify stakeholders of traffic changes and address concerns from landowners businesses and the public. Coordinate lane closure notifications and work with contractors to resolve issues.

• Contract Compliance: Ensure construction activities comply with contracts plans environmental standards erosion and sediment controls safety traffic controls and EEO/DBE guidelines. Oversee and perform materials testing. Document and address non-compliance issues. Verify contractor payments monthly.

• Project Close-outs: Assist with project close-outs and maintain as-built drawings.

• Project Documentation: Maintain materials documentation daily work reports diaries and project files. Record meetings occurrences and communications. Issue monthly contractor performance evaluations (CPEs).

• Project Oversight: Monitor schedules and budgets document progress meetings review costs and project remaining work. Ensure submittals are reviewed and approved before work begins. Verify proper use and maintenance of support equipment.

• Safety and Environmental Compliance: Ensure work zones meet safety standards. Monitor compliance with safety and environmental practices including erosion and sediment controls. Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong oral and written communication skills with contractors staff and the public.

• Ability to apply mathematical formulas and engineering principles for field adjustments.

• Ability to read and interpret roadway structure and bridge plans contracts and specifications.

• Experience maintaining project records reports and documentation.

• Knowledge of roadway bridge and structure construction methods standards and materials.

• Familiarity with safety environmental EEO and DBE guidelines.

• Physical ability to work in field conditions including lifting climbing stooping and working in confined spaces or at heights.

• Skill in using engineering/testing equipment computers and software applications.

• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in construction inspection including methods materials and standards.

• Knowledge of mathematics including algebra geometry and trigonometry.

• Ability to record and maintain detailed project documentation and reports.

• Ability to work independently and in teams while training or guiding others.

• Experience applying safety environmental EEO and DBE regulations.

• Possession of or ability to obtain required certifications within 12 months.

• Skill in engineering/testing equipment and project management software.

Additional Considerations

• Training education or experience in Construction or related fields.

• Certifications such as:

  • ACI Concrete Field Level I (CCWA) or WACEL Concrete I

  • Asphalt Field Level I & II

  • DEQ Inspector for Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC IN)

  • DEQ Inspector for Stormwater Management (SWM IN)

  • Flagger Guard Rail Installer Training (GRIT) Pavement Marking

  • Intermediate Work Zone Traffic Control Safety

  • Radiation Safety Soils & Aggregate Compaction

  • CPR with AED First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens (BBP)

• Experience in road and bridge construction inspection with a DOT or consultant.

• Experience overseeing construction staff and projects.

• Proficiency in MS Office and project management software (e.g. AASHTOWare Project).

• Completion of fall protection and confined space training.