Construction Inspector- Poplar Bluff

State of Missouri; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 70,562 - 76,207; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Paid Leave

Health Insurance

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Construction Inspector, where you will play a vital role in ensuring that construction projects meet specifications and safety standards. This position offers a unique career ladder opportunity, allowing you to advance without competitive selection. You will engage in inspections of various construction activities, ensuring compliance with engineering principles and contract terms. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values teamwork and offers diverse opportunities for growth. With excellent benefits, including a pension plan and educational assistance, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in maintaining one of the largest highway systems in the country.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required from an ABET-accredited program.
• Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction items for compliance with contracts and specifications.
• Coordinate and perform construction inspections under moderate supervision.
• Prepare documentation, reports, and assist in contractor payments.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Engineering Principles

Measurement and Computation

Documentation and Reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Nuclear Gauges

Job description

Application Deadline: 03/24/2025

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

This position may be filled at one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. The entry salary is posted above, with the Intermediate starting salary of $70,562.40, and a Senior starting salary of $76,207.20.

Job Location: Work location available in Poplar Bluff

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

Why you’ll love this position:

The construction inspector inspects routine construction items for conformance to plans, specifications, special provisions, and terms of the contract. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision.

• Coordinates and performs construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
• Performs duties of inspector in charge of routine construction items, such as asphaltic or portland cement concrete plants, asphaltic or concrete paving, including grading and base, small bridges, concrete box and pipe culverts; inspects general or special items, such as utility adjustments, signing, traffic signals and lighting.
• Performs measurements, computations, or other work in preparing final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering costs.
• Maintains required construction documentation, records and files; prepares progress and other reports, keeps supervisor fully informed as to activities or unusual conditions on the job.
• Provides field checks for contractor surveying operations; serves as party chief on routine layout and staking; serves as instrument operator on staking of large bridges, other critical structures, or complex interchanges.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an 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.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires moderate physical activity.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team.

Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.

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