CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 5

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) seeks a lead inspector to oversee contract administration on roadways, bridges, and public works projects. You will supervise a team of inspectors ensuring conformance with plans and specs.

The role requires strong independent judgment on construction standards and frequent interaction with contractor personnel and DOTD/FHWA staff. Work hours vary, with compensation details outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED plus four years of experience in construction inspection or related structures maintenance.
• Or six months of sub-professional engineering experience plus four years of construction inspection experience.
• Or 24 semester hours in architecture, construction management, or related fields.
• Or a bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology.
• Or possession of an engineer intern certificate.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Quality assurance inspections of contractors’ work to ensure conformance with contract documents, plans and specifications, via supervision of a team of inspectors.
• Serves as DOTD's principal representative on construction projects with frequent contact with contractor personnel, DOTD/FHWA employees, and the public; exercises independent judgment on standards and practices.
• Lead worker and functional supervisor for daily project operations.

Skills

Lead worker

Contract administration

Quality assurance inspections

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED + 4 years construction inspection experience

6 months sub-professional engineering + 4 years construction inspection

24 sem. hours in architecture, construction management or related fields

Bachelor's degree in engineering/ construction tech

Engineer intern certificate

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.

DOTD EMPLOYEES: Refer to appropriate EDSM directive for required structured training requirements and PPM # 59 Workforce Development on training guidelines.

“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 here.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Mahmoud Hamide

LADOTD

P.O. Box 9180 Bridge City, La 70094

504-253-6131