CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 5

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

DOTD-Engineering & Operations in Louisiana seeks a lead inspector to oversee a team on roadway and bridge construction projects. The role focuses on contract administration, quality assurance, and ensuring work meets plans and specifications.

You will interact with contractors, DOTD, and FHWA staff, applying independent judgment and current standards. Work hours vary; appointment may be probation, promotion, or detail, with a starting compensation of $25.72 per hour.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus four years of experience in construction inspection or experience in maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or related structures.
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering plus four years in construction inspection or related structures maintenance; OR
• Twenty-four semester hours in architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, or related fields; OR
• A bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology; OR
• Possession of an engineer intern certificate.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the 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.
• This position serves as lead worker and functional supervisor for daily project operations.

Skills

Contract administration

Quality assurance

Supervision

Construction inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED + 4 years experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related

Engineer intern certificate

24 semester hours in construction-related fields

Job description

DISTRICT 02-UNIT 262

JOB NUMBER: 02/79602/CIN5/8.19.2026-JF

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/

• 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 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.

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probation, promotion, or detail to special duty.


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


• Work Schedule: Work hours may vary.


• Compensation: $25.72

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.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available.

Contact Information

Mahmoud Hamide

LADOTD

P.O. Box 9180 Bridge City, La 70094

504-253-6131