CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; Brittany (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

DOTD-Engineering & Operations seeks a position to supervise construction inspectors and report to the Project Engineer. You will lead a team handling inspection, surveying and testing across diverse construction projects and ensure compliance with plans and specifications.

The role requires strong field judgment, the ability to work with contractors, and solid calculations for areas, weights and volumes on bridge and roadway work.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus five years of experience in construction inspection or maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures.
• Six months of sub-professional engineering or related experience plus five years in inspection as above.
• Thirty semester hours in engineering/related fields or a bachelor's degree or engineer intern certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of inspectors overseeing inspection, surveying and sampling/testing on construction projects.
• Inspect contractor work for compliance with plans and specs for bridges, roads and drainage structures.
• Coordinate with contractor supervision, perform field discussions and calculations for areas, weights, and volumes.

Skills

Team leadership

Field calculations

Contractor coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED + 5 years experience

Six months sub-professional eng/heavy equipment + 5 years

30 semester hours in engineering related fields

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Engineer intern certificate

Job description

DISTRICT 61-UNIT 206-ASCENSION

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

The overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer by supervising a team of construction inspectors engaged in construction inspection duties and reports directly to Engineer 6, Project Engineer. The incumbent must be self-motivated and be able to perform duties with or without minimal supervision and also be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs as appropriate and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

OPEN TO LaDOTD EMPLOYEES ONLY

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus five years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus five years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR
• Thirty semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics; OR
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology; OR
• Possession of an engineer intern certificate.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Serves as a team leader over a group of DOTD employees engaged in the inspection, surveying and sampling & testing on a wide variety of construction projects.
• Manages major and minor projects, and performs inspection of contractor’s work for compliance with the plans and specifications on such operations as: asphalt roadway, embankment, drainage structures, placement of reinforcing steel for bridges, concrete roadway pavement, box culverts, pile driving, etc.
• Works directly with the contractor’s supervisory personnel to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications. Frequently makes field discussions that require technical knowledge and experience. Performs calculations for determining areas, weights, and volume, etc. for bridge structures and roadways.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Promotional OR Detail to Special Duty

Compensation: $29.45 hourly / 2,356.00 biweekly

Work Schedule: Work hours may vary

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Ryan White

Project Engineer

Office [phone]

“The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.”

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.