Construction Inspector - DOT

GAI Consultants, Inc.

Fort Wayne (IN)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Market-based pay

Health plans

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced Construction Inspector to perform field observation and inspection on transportation projects across Indiana.

The role reports to the Project Supervisor or Resident Project Representative and involves documenting progress through daily and status reports, coordinating with clients, contractors, and the public, and ensuring compliance with project plans and specs. The ideal candidate has 12+ years of transportation construction experience, knowledge of

Qualifications

Knowledge of transportation construction and QC practices.
Familiar with INDOT/DPW specs and inspection requirements.
Able to read and interpret plans and drawings.
Inspect contractor work and document progress and quality.
Able to measure quantities of materials.
Perform material testing.
INDOT certified technician.

Responsibilities

Perform field monitoring on multisite/phase construction projects of moderate to large scale.
Generate and substantiates reports and documentation regarding construction, materials, integration, equipment, and operations.
Provide documentation of construction progress through daily or status reports.
Interact with clients, contractors, and the public in meetings and communications.

Skills

Construction inspection

Reading plans

Quantities measurement

Material testing

INDOT specs knowledge

Communication with clients

Education

High school diploma

Tools

INDOT certification

Driver's License

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector. This position will serve as a Construction Inspector reporting to the Project Supervisor or Resident Project Representative on the project. The ideal candidate will perform construction observation and inspection on a variety of Transportation projects throughout Indiana. The candidate will interact with clients, contractors, and the public in meetings and other communication forms. Will provide documentation of construction progress through daily reports, status reports, and other forms of data reporting.

Required Qualifications

Requires knowledge of transportation construction and quality control practices.
Must be knowledgeable in the Indiana Department of Transportation, Indianapolis Department of Public Works or other governmental agency specifications, standards and inspection requirements.
Read and interpret construction plans, drawings and other technical documents.
Inspect work of contractors and document project progress and quality of work.
Ability to measure and calculate quantities of materials.
Perform material testing.
INDOT certified technician.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work outside in all kinds of weather conditions.
Ability to lift heavy objects such as testing equipment and materials samples.
Ability to walk on uneven terrain and navigate steps, stairs and ladders.
Ability to work in hazardous environments and use required Personal Protective Equipment. Environment will include dust, noise, tripping, and overhead hazards.

General Characteristics

Demonstrates progress in assisting Task Managers and Project Manager as needed on technical aspects of the project; wellrounded in aspects of consulting and the industry.

Minimum Years Of Experience

12+ Years of Experience

Education

H.S. Graduate

Certification/Licensure

Driver's License

Technical Responsibilities

Responsibilities involve performing and overseeing field monitoring on various multisite/phase construction projects of moderate to large scale, scope, and/or complexity, including placement of concrete, earthwork, roadway paving, buildings, structures, foundations, and building materials. Generates and substantiates reports and documentation regarding construction, materials, integration, equipment, and operations

Project and Task Management

Can Manage Tasks

Management Responsibility

Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
Provides continued mentored experience to senior staff.
Integrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice and fosters creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability in staff.

Communication Skills

Applies principles of formal strategic and persuasive communications.
Represents their area of specialty within the practice and liaises with related individuals and practices.
Routinely interacts with practice leaders, clients, officials, contractors, and others.
Integrates concepts of effective teamwork and leadership

“Why GAI?”

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

At GAI, you’ll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition