Construction Inspector Series (various locations)

State of Missouri; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team as a Construction Inspector in Kansas City, where you'll ensure compliance with engineering principles and specifications. This role offers career advancement opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and pension. Experience moderate physical activity and exposure to environmental conditions while contributing to maintaining the highway system.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension

Health insurance

Leave and holidays

Qualifications

• Candidates considered for entry, intermediate, or senior levels based on qualifications.
• Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform construction inspections verifying contractor activities.
• Inspect routine construction items such as asphalt or concrete paving.
• Maintain construction documentation and inform supervisors of issues.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Job description

Job Location: Various locations throughout the Kansas City District:

Lee's Summit Project Office - 600 NE Colbern Road, Lee's Summit, MO 64086

Stadium Project Office - 9400 E. 43rd Street, Kansas City, MO 64133

Nashua Project Office - 1900 NW Cookingham Drive, Kansas City, MO 64155

Higginsville Project Office - 3000 Commercial Drive, Higginsville, MO 64037

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.

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, offering opportunities for career advancement without a competitive interview process. As you learn and gain experience, you can be promoted to higher levels.

What you’ll do:

• Coordinate and perform construction inspections verifying contractor activities comply with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
• Inspect routine construction items such as asphalt or concrete paving, grading, small bridges, and utility adjustments.
• Perform measurements, computations, and prepare final plans, change orders, and payment estimates.
• Maintain construction documentation, records, and reports; inform supervisors of activities or issues.
• Provide field checks for surveying operations; serve as party chief or instrument operator on critical structures.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

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

Candidates will be considered for entry, intermediate, or senior levels based on qualifications.

·Entry salary- $65,335.68

·Intermediate salary- $70,562.40

·Senior salary- $76,207.20

OR

Minimum Qualifications - Non-ABET

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, OR
• 8 years of construction inspecting or related experience.
• Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.
• Completion of a work simulation and medical-physical exam.

Candidates will be considered for entry, intermediate, or senior levels based on qualifications.

·Entry salary- $57,762.48

·Intermediate salary- $62,383.68

·Senior salary- $68,803.68

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already earning above the posted salary will be evaluated individually for final salary determination.

Special Working Conditions:

• Moderate physical activity required.
• Exposure to hazards, safety risks, and environmental conditions.
• May involve operation of vehicles for snow plowing and ice control.

Preferred Qualifications

MoDOT seeks team members aligned with our preferred employee qualities. Learn more here.

Why you’ll love this position:

MoDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package including pension, leave, holidays, and health insurance. Visit our CAREERS page or use our Total Compensation Calculator to explore benefits and compensation.

Join us in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the U.S. We value teamwork, diversity, and growth. Embrace our shared values and apply today. More about our mission and values can be found here.

Questions about this position? Contact us at [e-mail].