Construction Inspector

IAPMO Group; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Transportation seeks an Inspector to assist the Chief Inspector on complex projects and oversee field testing of construction materials. You will verify material quality against MnDOT specs and report deficiencies to ensure compliance with project documents.

Two years of contract administration experience or an equivalent substitution, plus the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within six months, are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of contract administration experience in roadway or bridge construction, or equivalent substitution.
• Educational substitution allows a two-year Civil/Construction Technology degree, or a four-year degree in Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent.
• Required certifications: Aggregate Production, Concrete Tester, Grading & Base Tester, Bituminous Street Inspector.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Inspector on complex projects and lead routine field tests.
• Perform and/or direct field testing of grading, base, bituminous, and concrete materials; analyze results and verify quality.
• Inspect roadway features for dimensions and tolerances against plans and specs.
• Report deficiencies to Chief Inspector and verify corrections to ensure project compliance.

Skills

Driver’s license

CDL readiness

Education

Two-year Civil or Construction Tech Degree

Four-year Engineering/Geomatics Degree

Job description

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

• Serve 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 verify 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.
• Reports known deficiencies to Chief Inspector and verifies corrections of known deficiencies to ensure the project complies with project documents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess a valid Class D driver’s license or an equivalent license from another state and obtain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no Air Brake Restriction and Tanker Endorsement within 6-months of initial placement into the position and maintain them as a condition of employment.

• 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 a four-year degree in Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience.

Required Certifications:

• Aggregate Production
• Concrete Tester
• Grading & Base Tester
• Bituminous Street Inspector

Only applicants received on mn.gov/careers will be considered.