Highway Construction Inspector: Field Quality & Compliance

State of Oklahoma; Missouri; On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual benefit allowance

Health, dental, and vision plans

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement savings plans

EAP & wellness program

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Construction Inspector to oversee highway projects, perform material sampling and testing, and ensure work aligns with plans and specifications.

The role covers documentation, communication with stakeholders, safety reviews, and progress reporting, with opportunities for career growth as Level I or Level II depending on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Level I requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Level II requires an associate’s degree in STEM, construction management, or a related field and 1 year of transportation-related experience, or 2 years of transportation-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs sampling and field testing of materials used during construction projects, ensuring compliance with ODOT testing guidelines.
• Submits accurate test records and samples to the residency lab.
• Maintains current records in the Construction Management System and updates the system data.
• Inspects contractor’s work to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications.
• Communicates with stakeholders such as businesses and landowners affected by the project.
• Maintains required documentation of project progress, including measurements, calculations, and documentation of all work events and conditions.
• Submits progressive estimates and time and diary reports.
• Operates agency-issued vehicles and other equipment safely.
• Conducts safety reviews.
• Resolves contract disputes and interpretation with contractors.
• Uses agency-provided software to document progress and required reports (DWR, Diaries, Material Testing, Estimates).
• Trains new employees.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree in STEM or related field

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Transportation seeks a Highway Construction Inspector to oversee highway projects, perform material sampling and testing, and ensure work aligns with plans and specifications.

The role covers documentation, communication with stakeholders, safety reviews, and progress reporting, with opportunities for career growth as Level I or Level II depending on qualifications.