Career-Ladder Construction Inspector: Field & Bridge Inspections

State-of-Missour; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) seeks entry to senior level Construction Inspectors across St. Louis and surrounding counties.

Inspectors verify contractor compliance with plans and specs, prepare cost estimates, and maintain extensive project documentation. Successful candidates join one of three salary tiers and can advance with experience while performing site inspections.

Qualifications

• ABET accreditation guarantees standards for STEM graduates
• Postsecondary degree best measure to ensure required engineering knowledge and math
• Work simulation exam and medical-physical examination required

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs construction inspections ensuring contractors follow contracts, specs, and engineering principles
• Inspects routine construction items including paving, bridges, and culverts
• Prepares final plans, change orders, payment estimates, and engineering costs
• Maintains construction documentation, records, and progress reports
• Provides field checks for surveying operations and staking

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Nuclear gauges certification

Job description

Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) seeks entry to senior level Construction Inspectors across St. Louis and surrounding counties.

Inspectors verify contractor compliance with plans and specs, prepare cost estimates, and maintain extensive project documentation. Successful candidates join one of three salary tiers and can advance with experience while performing site inspections.