Construction Inspector 5

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana DOTD seeks a Project Engineer Office lead to inspect and oversee inspectors on road and bridge construction projects in Monroe, LA. The role requires interpreting conditions, supervising staff, and coordinating with contractors and DOTD/FHWA colleagues.

Responsibilities include leading project operations, QA inspections, and managing earthwork, asphalt, and PCC pavement works while pursuing training and continuing education opportunities as needed.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus four years of experience in construction inspection or related maintenance.
• Six months of sub-professional engineering or heavy equipment experience plus four years of construction inspection experience.
• Twenty-four semester hours in architecture, cartography, construction management, or related fields; OR
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology; OR engineer intern certificate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary lead worker in a Project Engineer's Office and manage contract administration for roadways and public works.
• Provide quality assurance inspections and supervise a team of inspectors and engineering technicians.
• Act as DOTD's principal representative on construction projects with frequent contact with contractors and other DOTD/FHWA personnel.
• Lead daily project operations and supervise lower-level staff.
• Manage complex or multi-phased projects including earthwork, asphaltic concrete, and PCC pavement inspections.

Skills

Construction inspection

Contract administration

Project management

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED + 4 years experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related field

Engineer intern certificate

Twenty-four semester hours in specialized field

Job description

This vacancy is only open to current permanent employees of DOTD.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

DISTRICT 05 - UNIT 205-MONROE-OUACHITA PARISH

About this Job

This position is in District 05/Project Engineer Office/Unit 205 Ouachita Parish/Monroe, LA of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Construction Inspection Supervisor. 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.

While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

• 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

• 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.


• Serves as project manager on complex or multi-phased projects. Leads a team of lower-level technicians and inspectors performing inspections on various phases of work such as:
  
  
  
  1. Inspection of earthwork operations and placement of embankments for proper materials and procedures.
  
  
  2. Inspection of placement of Asphaltic Concrete by contractor for adherence to specifications, construction procedures and quality measurements.
  
  
  3. Inspection of Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Pavement construction.
  
  
  
  


• May be required to work other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.
  

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: Promotional, or detail to special duty by a permanent DOTD employee


• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM

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

Contact Information:

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Vance Trichel

Construction Inspector Supervisor

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\"The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (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. Additionally, DOTD serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.\"