Construction Inspector 5

State of Louisiana; Minden (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a Project Engineer’s Office Assistant who will lead a team of inspectors in Portland Cement Concrete Pavement, Superpave Asphaltic Concrete Pavement, Structural Concrete, Sub-Surface Drainage, and Embankment & Base Course testing. This promotional opportunity is open only to current permanent DOTD employees.

The role requires interpreting unforeseen conditions, coordinating contract administration, and participating in DOTD

Qualifications

• Education and experience aligned with DOTD requirements for construction inspection.
• Ability to interpret contract specs, density testing and field data collection.
• Willingness to participate in DOTD training and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Oversees contractor compliance with project specifications, safety signage, and quality standards.
• Manages project documents including pay items, audits, and quantity validations.
• Collects field data and cross sections, prepares sketches, and calculates design quantities.
• Supports general construction office functions and ensures departmental efficiency.
• Performs additional duties including emergency or disaster response.

Skills

Team leadership

Field data collection

Quality compliance

EEO compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED + 4 years experience

Six months sub-professional eng. + 4 years experience

24 semester hours in related fields

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Engineer intern certificate

Tools

Computer applications

Job description

The overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer in the activities of the Project Engineer’s office by leading a team of inspectors engaged in construction inspection, specializing in areas of responsibility in Portland Cement Concrete Pavement, Superpave Asphaltic Concrete Pavement, Structural Concrete operations, Sub-Surface Drainage Systems, and Embankment & Base Course testing and procedures. This position reports directly to the Construction Inspector Supervisor. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform all construction contract administration and related duties with minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

This is a promotional opportunity for DOTD employees only.

• 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.

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

Job Duties:

• Oversees contractor compliance with project specifications, safety signage, and quality standards; performs material sampling, density testing, surface evaluations, and measurement verification; compiles project quantities, payment summaries, and field change information; maintains project diaries and public relations; provides training and monitors EEO compliance.
• Manages project documentation including pay items, audits, and quantity validations; reviews plans for constructability; uses departmental computer and engineering applications; receives additional job training as needed.
• Collects field data and cross sections, prepares sketches, and calculates design quantities following standard departmental design practices.
• Supports general construction office functions and ensures departmental efficiency and public interest protection.
• Performs additional duties as required, including emergency or disaster response activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotional, open only to current permanent classified DOTD employees.
Compensation: Additional $2.00/HR Premium Pay for Every Hour Worked
Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
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."

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