Construction Inspector 5

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Livingston (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a lead worker to oversee project operations and administer contracts on roadways, bridges, and public works. You will supervise a team of inspectors and ensure conformance with plans and specifications.

The role requires strong judgment, extensive knowledge of construction standards, and frequent interaction with contractors and DOTD/FHWA personnel. Competitive compensation is provided.

Qualifications

• Possess a high school diploma or GED with four years' construction inspection experience.
• Alternatively, six months of sub-professional engineering plus four years' inspection experience.
• Or twenty-four semester hours in engineering-related fields.
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related construction field is acceptable.
• Engineer intern certificate is an acceptable qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a DOTD project engineering office and manage contract administration.
• Perform quality assurance inspections of contractors and supervise a team.
• Represent DOTD on construction projects and liaise with contractors and stakeholders.
• Provide independent judgment based on standards, policies, and practices.

Skills

Contract admin

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Construction oversight

Education

High school diploma or GED + 4 years exp

Six months sub-professional eng + 4 years exp

Twenty-four sem hrs in eng fields or related

Bachelor's in engineering / construction

Engineer intern certificate

Job description

About This Job

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

D62/ U210

Exam Plan: 62/10951/CIN5/11.06.26TC

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

The overall function of this position is to inspect and oversee subordinate inspectors on construction projects in all phases of the construction project. The incumbent must be self‑motivated and be able to perform duties many times without supervision or with minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus four years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR
• Six months of experience in sub‑professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus four years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR
• Twenty‑four semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics; OR
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology; OR
• Possession of an engineer intern certificate.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties

Job Duties and Other Information

• Serves as a primary lead worker in a DOTD Project Engineer's Office and is responsible for contract administration on various roadways, bridges, or other public works projects.
• Position is responsible for quality assurance inspections of contractors’ work to ensure conformance with contract documents, plans and specifications by providing functional supervision of a team of subordinate engineering technicians and inspectors.
• Position generally serves as DOTD's principal representative on construction projects and has frequent contact with contractor personnel, other DOTD or FHWA employees, and the public. Incumbent is required to exercise independent judgment based on a broad knowledge of Department construction specifications, policies, and standards and his or her own expertise in common construction practices.
• This position serves as lead worker and functional supervisor for daily project operations.

Position‑Specific Details

Appointment Type: PROMOTIONAL - DOTD EMPLOYEES ONLY

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression

Work Schedule: Work hours may vary

Compensation: $25.72 / Shift Diff. $2.00 Hour/ Prem. Pay $2.00

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Chris Watson

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