DOT Construction Inspector - Field Oversight & Compliance

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Tuition assistance

Stock ownership

Paid holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, a 100% employee-owned firm, seeks a Construction Inspector to support Ohio DOT projects in Cincinnati. You will perform field inspections to ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, and standards, and document findings.

Requirements include 2+ years in construction inspection, a Civil/Construction degree, familiarity with ODOT specs, and certifications such as ACI Grade I or NICET preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Civil/Construction fields or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of construction inspection experience.
• Familiarity with ODOT specs and field experience.
• Experience with concrete, asphalt, earthwork, and utility inspection/testing.
• Preferred certifications: ACI Grade I, NICET Highway Construction Inspection, ICC Special Inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform field observation and documentation of contractor activities for compliance with contract requirements.
• Prepare thorough Daily Work Reports detailing work status, postings, materials, and conditions.
• Submit calculations, sketches, and forms per ODOT specifications.
• Verify construction adherence to contract requirements and report non-compliance to senior staff.
• Assist with RFIs and act as liaison between contractors and senior technicians/engineers.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, survey staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Work with senior staff to ensure proper execution of project designs.

Skills

Field inspection

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technology / Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

AASHTOWare

GPS systems

Job description

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, a 100% employee-owned firm, seeks a Construction Inspector to support Ohio DOT projects in Cincinnati. You will perform field inspections to ensure compliance with contract documents, plans, and standards, and document findings.

Requirements include 2+ years in construction inspection, a Civil/Construction degree, familiarity with ODOT specs, and certifications such as ACI Grade I or NICET preferred.