Highway Construction Inspector

The Thrasher Group; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Education Support

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

The Thrasher Group in Canton, Ohio is seeking a Highway Construction Inspector to ensure quality and compliance on state and local roadway projects. You will monitor workmanship on bridges and roads and prepare field reports daily.

Ideal candidates have strong communication, leadership, and familiarity with ODOT plans; applicable certifications (ODOT Inspector 2, Structure Inspector) are preferred. This is a site-based role with opportunities to grow within our Transportation team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• ODOT certifications such as Project Inspector 2 and Project Structure Inspector are preferred.
• Experience on highway construction projects is preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.
• Proficiency with construction software like Bluebeam and AASHTOWare is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily field reports.
• Monitor progress and provide updates to project managers.
• Inspect roadway, bridge, and related infrastructure per plans.
• Read and interpret construction plans and specs.
• Inspect materials and installation methods for compliance.
• Identify deviations and report to project managers.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Construction field experience

ODOT certifications awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bluebeam

AASHTOWare

Job description

Position:Highway Construction Inspector

Location: Canton, OHIO

Job Id:467

# of Openings:1

ABOUT THRASHER

The Thrasher Group has been improving the communities where we live and work since 1983 – not as outside consultants, but as residents and neighbors. Thrasher is the largest privately owned architecture, engineering, and surveying firm in West Virginia, and maintains a growing presence in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. Our roots throughout central Appalachia and the Mid-Atlantic region have allowed us to build a reputation for doing meaningful work for communities of all sizes.

Thrasher provides real opportunities to be a part of vital projects, handle real-world responsibility, and develop a career that grows with you. Our multi-disciplinary teams work across the full life cycle of a project and with an array of industry professionals – giving you the knowledge and experience to do more. In short, we're not a steppingstone. Thrasher is a firm where people build better careers and better communities, all in the places they call home.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Highway Construction Inspector to join our Transportation team, with positions available throughout Ohio. The successful candidate will ensure the quality of highway construction projects, verify compliance with ODOT plans and specifications, and maintain high standards of workmanship on roadway, bridge, and related infrastructure projects. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want your work to have a visible, lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare daily field reports
• Monitor the progress of construction projects and provide regular updates to project managers
• Provide inspection for various roadway, construction, and renovation projects, including monitoring road conditions, bridges, traffic, and materials
• Read and interpret construction plans and project specifications
• Inspect materials and installation methods for compliance with approved plans and specifications
• Identify and report any deviations from plans or specifications to project managers

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Possess the ability to lead a team and delegate duties
• Have, or possess the ability to obtain, ODOT prequalification’s/certifications such as, but not limited to, ODOT Project Inspector 2 and ODOT Project Structure Inspector
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I and Soil and Aggregate Inspector are highly desired
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Prior experience working on large-scale highway construction projects is preferred
• The ability to use construction-related software, such as Bluebeam and AASHTOWare (AWP), is highly desired
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

BENEFITS

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance; flexible spending and dependent care accounts; a Health Savings Account with company contributions; company-paid short- and long-term disability; and a $100,000 life insurance policy paid for by the company.
• We also offer supplemental life, dental, and vision insurance, along with accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness coverage for added peace of mind.
• We invest in our employees' futures through a traditional and Roth 401(k) with up to a 4% company match, profit sharing, and discretionary bonuses.
• Employees enjoy paid time off, paid parental leave, and support for continuing education and professional registrations, plus assistance with warehouse club memberships, gym fees, and race entry fees.
• We recognize the importance of work-life balance and offer schedule flexibility within a family-oriented culture, including Flex Fridays – a chance for employees to wrap up early once their week's work is done.

Pre-employment drug screening and background checks required. Must be authorized to work in the United States. EEO / AA / E-Verify employer.