CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR 5 (ST MARTIN PARISH)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay: $2.00/hr extra

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Construction Inspector for District 03. The role involves outdoor, physically demanding field inspections of road and bridge projects, including materials sampling and documentation, under supervisor guidance.

Successful candidates may lead junior inspectors, coordinate with contractors, and ensure adherence to DOTD standards and specifications.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED with 4 years of construction inspection experience, or equivalent pathways listed in the minimum qualifications.
• Experience in field inspections, measurement documentation, and project compliance per DOTD standards is essential.
• Engineering coursework or degree and/or engineer intern certification are acceptable alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of lower-level inspectors; organize and review their work.
• Oversee field inspections, surveying, and documentation for roadway and bridge projects.
• Provide guidance on Portland Cement Concrete Pavement, structural concrete, and Superpave asphalt pavement inspections.
• Implement materials sampling and density testing procedures across project phases.
• Schedule inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance with DOTD standards.
• Review reports and calculations daily for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with contractors, utility companies, and local officials to minimize disruption.

Skills

Leadership

Field inspections

Surveying

Measurement documentation

Training & mentoring

Contractor coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED + 4 years construction inspection experience

6 months experience in sub-professional engineering/heavy equipment plus 4 years inspection

24 semester hours in engineering/architecture/math/physics

Bachelor's degree in engineering related field

Engineer intern certificate

Tools

Surveying equipment

Job description

About This Job

DISTRICT 03 / UNIT 233
JOB NUMBER: 03-133992-CI5-09142026-LR

At the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), we plan, build, maintain, and protect the transportation systems that connect communities, support commerce, and keep Louisiana moving. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency.

Help ensure Louisiana’s road and bridge projects are built safely, accurately, and in accordance with DOTD standards, specifications, and contract requirements. Construction Inspectors support DOTD Project Engineers and higher-level inspectors by performing field inspections, materials observation, and construction documentation on active roadway, bridge, and drainage projects.

This is an outdoor, physically active role that may involve traffic exposure, varying weather conditions, extended workdays, night work, or changing schedules based on construction needs.

Positions are located in St Martin Parish, District 03 / Unit 233 and report to Construction Inspector Supervisor.

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 Duties:

Job Duties and Other Information

LEADERSHIP AND INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS:

• Serves as a lead worker by organizing, training, and reviewing the work of lower-level construction inspectors.
• Conducts and oversees field inspections, surveying activities, and measurement documentation for roadway and bridge construction projects.
• Provides guidance and training in the inspection of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement, structural concrete, and Superpave Asphaltic Concrete Pavement.
• Implements and monitors materials sampling and density testing procedures throughout all phases of construction.
• Assigns and schedules inspection activities to ensure contractor compliance with DOTD standards, specifications, and project requirements.
• Reviews inspection reports, calculations, and documentation daily to ensure accuracy, precision, and completeness.
• Collaborates with contractors, subcontractors, utility companies, and local government representatives to facilitate project progress and minimize disruptions to the public.

INTERPRETATION OF PLANS/SPECIFICATIONS AND DECISION MAKING:

• Reviews construction plans and specifications before and during projects to ensure work progresses in accordance with DOTD standards and project objectives.
• Resolves construction plan discrepancies and field condition issues encountered during project execution.

ENGINEERING CALCUATION AND DATA COLLECTION:

• Performs engineering calculations, data collection, and layout work for roadway, bridge, and utility relocation projects, including preparation of daily reports and quantity documentation.
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Promotion or Detail to Special Duty, open only to current permanent classified employees of DOTD.

Compensation: Additional $2.00/HR Premium Pay for Every Hour Worked

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Haley Dore
Project Engineer
DOTD-District 03
[phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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:

https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_main.asp

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others