CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR

State of Louisiana; California (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) invites applications to supervise a team of construction inspectors, reporting to the Project Engineer. The position involves inspecting, surveying and sampling/testing on diverse public works projects, with leadership responsibilities over inspection staff.

The role requires meeting one of several qualifying paths, including education or years of experience in construction inspection, or engineering credentials.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus five years of construction inspection experience.
• Six months of sub-professional engineering or heavy equipment operation plus five years of construction inspection experience.
• Thirty semester hours in specified fields or a related degree.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or engineer intern certificate.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a team leader over a group of DOTD employees engaged in inspection, surveying and sampling & testing on various construction projects.
• Manages major and minor projects and inspects contractor work for compliance with plans and specifications (e.g., roadway/bridges).
• Collaborates with contractor supervisory personnel to ensure compliance; performs calculations for areas, weights and volumes for bridges and roadways.

Education

High school diploma or GED plus five years of experience in construction inspection

Six months of sub-professional engineering, heavy equipment operation, or equipment maintenance plus five years of construction inspection

Thirty semester hours in architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics

Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology

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.