Construction Inspector: Career Ladder in Project Office

State-of-Missour; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a Construction Inspector at CAREER-LADDER level with opportunities for advancement based on skills and experience. Inspections ensure compliance with plans, specs, and contracts under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities include inspection of routine construction items, preparation of plans and estimates, and maintaining thorough site documentation. Minimum qualifications apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform construction inspections ensuring compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
• Perform duties of inspector in charge of routine construction items such as asphaltic or Portland cement concrete plants, paving, grading/base, bridges, culverts, and related items; inspect utilities, signing, traffic signals and lighting.
• Prepare final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering costs.
• Maintain construction documentation, records and files; prepare progress and other reports; keep supervisor informed of activities or conditions.
• Provide field checks for contractor surveying operations; assist with staking and instrument operations on large projects.

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

Nuclear gauge operation certification

Work simulation and medical-physical exams

Job description

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking a Construction Inspector at CAREER-LADDER level with opportunities for advancement based on skills and experience. Inspections ensure compliance with plans, specs, and contracts under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities include inspection of routine construction items, preparation of plans and estimates, and maintaining thorough site documentation. Minimum qualifications apply.