Field Transportation Inspector – On-Site Highway Projects

Kleinfelder Inc; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kleinfelder is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to join our Construction Services team for on-site work in Delaware. This full-time role focuses on ensuring highway construction meets plans, specifications and safety requirements.

You will inspect materials, read plans, perform tests, document quantities, and support verification activities with a commitment to accuracy and reliability. A high school diploma and civil engineering education are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in transportation construction including paving, surveying, traffic signals, flagger/traffic control, and road or bridge construction and maintenance.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Education/training in civil engineering, construction technology or related field preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, comprehend and speak English fluently.
• Must be proficient in DelDOT Standard Specifications and Standard Details.
• Attendance, punctuality and reliability are essential requirements.
• Familiarity with PC-based computer systems and/or tablet systems.
• Frequently reports to project/client sites to complete tasks or attend meetings.
• Valid driver’s license with own transportation
• Ability to pass a fingerprint/background check
• Ability to conduct themselves safely in harsh outdoor conditions, including heights and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials used by contractors on highway construction on-site and document compliance with specifications.
• Inspect various phases of contractor work to ensure proper highway construction.
• Read and interpret construction plans for structures, bridges and roadways with an understanding of construction specifications, engineering tables and reference materials.
• Perform tests for specification compliance.
• Document pay quantities for monthly and final estimates.

Skills

Transportation construction experience

Fluent English

Safety awareness

Reading plans

Valid driver’s license

Background check readiness

Education

High school diploma

Civil engineering or construction technology education

Tools

DelDOT Standards

PC/tablet proficiency

Job description

Kleinfelder is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector to join our Construction Services team for on-site work in Delaware. This full-time role focuses on ensuring highway construction meets plans, specifications and safety requirements.

You will inspect materials, read plans, perform tests, document quantities, and support verification activities with a commitment to accuracy and reliability. A high school diploma and civil engineering education are preferred.