Construction Inspector (DOT Ohio) — Hybrid Schedule, Employee-Owned

Align; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition assistance and continuing ed

Vacation and sick time

Volunteer PTO

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Hybrid and flexible schedules

401(k) and profit sharing

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Fishbeck in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Construction Inspector - DOT Ohio to join our Civil Field team. You will inspect projects for compliance with contract requirements, client specs, and regulatory standards, and document findings in daily reports.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of construction inspection experience, familiarity with ODOT specs, and relevant certifications. This role offers full-time employment with hybrid schedules in regional Ohio offices.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• Completion of ODOT Certified Technician program or a bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering.
• 2+ years of related experience in construction inspection.
• Familiarity with ODOT construction specifications and field experience.
• Experience with concrete, asphalt, earthwork, and utility construction inspection/testing.
• Preferred certifications: ACI Grade I, DOT Asphalt Tech, NICET Highway Construction Inspection, ICC Special Inspections, CWI/NDT.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam, PlanGrid, and digital inspection platforms (AASHTOWare, Appia) is a plus.
• Experience with survey equipment including GPS or Arrow Systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform field observation and documentation of contractor activities for compliance with contract requirements.
• Prepare thorough Daily Work Reports (DWRs) detailing work status, item postings, materials associations, and jobsite conditions.
• Complete and submit required calculations, sketches, and forms per ODOT specifications.
• Verify construction adherence to contract requirements and communicate non-compliance issues to senior staff.
• Assist with Requests for Information and serve as liaison between contractors and senior technicians/engineers.
• Collaborate with project teams, including engineers, technicians, survey staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Work closely with senior technicians and engineers to ensure proper execution of project designs.

Skills

Field observation

Documentation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

GPS

Digital inspection

Education

Civil Engineering degree

ODOT Certified Technician

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

AASHTOWare

Appia

GPS surveying tools

Job description

Fishbeck in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Construction Inspector - DOT Ohio to join our Civil Field team. You will inspect projects for compliance with contract requirements, client specs, and regulatory standards, and document findings in daily reports.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of construction inspection experience, familiarity with ODOT specs, and relevant certifications. This role offers full-time employment with hybrid schedules in regional Ohio offices.