Construction Inspector

Minnesota Department of Transportation

Owatonna (MN)

On-site

USD 55,686 - 72,015

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Job summary

A government transportation agency in Minnesota is seeking a Recruitment Specialist. This role involves assisting the Chief Inspector with project inspections and ensuring construction meets specifications. Qualified candidates should have at least two years of experience in contract administration or related fields. Relevant certifications and a degree in Construction Technology or Engineering may also qualify applicants. Join us to be an integral part of major transportation projects.

Qualifications

Minimum two years of experience in contract administration for roadway and/or bridge construction.
Experience in bridge maintenance, safety inspection, or design is valuable.
Must have relevant certifications at the time of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist the Chief Inspector on complex projects.
Perform and direct field testing of construction materials.
Verify dimensions and tolerances of roadway features.

Skills

Construction inspection experience

Contract administration

Field testing of construction materials

Education

Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree

Four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Minnesota Department of Transportation provided pay range

This range is provided by Minnesota Department of Transportation. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$55,686.00/yr - $72,015.00/yr

Recruitment Specialist at Minnesota Department of Transportation

This position will assist the Chief Inspector on a significant portion of complex projects by completing complex inspection activities to ensure successful completion of projects. Other duties include:

Serves as the Chief Inspector on less complex construction projects to ensure successful completion of projects.
Performs and/or directs frequent/routine field testing of construction materials (for example. grading and base, bituminous, and concrete), analyzes test results, and verifies material quality and determines if construction materials meet MnDOT specifications.
Performs construction inspections and verifies the dimensions and tolerances of constructed roadway features to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.
Performs required complex inspection activities of grading and base or bridge projects, and bituminous and concrete paving operations to ensure successful completion of projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of experience performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities or related activities; OR
A combination of one year of experience in any of the following areas may substitute for one year of performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities: bridge maintenance, bridge safety inspection, contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction), design, hydraulics, materials, soils, permits, planning, predesign, right of way, road surface/roadside maintenance, signs, surveys, snow/ice, and/or traffic engineering; OR
Educational Substitution: A Two year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience.

Required Certifications: (required at the time of hire or placement in the position)

Aggregate Production Tester Certification (APTC)
Concrete Field Tester Certification (CFTC)
Grading & Base Tester Certification (GBTC)
Bituminous Street Inspector Certification (BSIC)
Bituminous Street Inspector Certification (BSIC)

APPLY ONLINE BY 1/7/2026:

Go to www.mn.gov/careers
Click “Search open positions”
Enter the Job Opening ID “90857” in the Keywords search box and click “>”
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