Career-Ladder Construction Inspector

State of Missouri; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a construction inspector to inspect routine construction items for conformity to plans and contract terms. This role has moderate supervision and offers career ladder opportunities enabling advancement without competitive interviews.

The position involves field inspections, documentation, and collaboration with contractors. Candidates must hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree and may need nuclear gauges certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs construction inspections verifying contract compliance and engineering principles.
• Inspects routine construction items such as asphaltic or Portland cement concrete plants and paving.
• Prepares final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering costs.

Skills

Construction inspection

Engineering knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Nuclear gauge certification

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking a construction inspector to inspect routine construction items for conformity to plans and contract terms. This role has moderate supervision and offers career ladder opportunities enabling advancement without competitive interviews.

The position involves field inspections, documentation, and collaboration with contractors. Candidates must hold an ABET-accredited engineering degree and may need nuclear gauges certification.