Lead Construction Inspector – Project QA & Oversight

DOTD-Engineering & Operations; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

DOTD-Engineering & Operations in Louisiana seeks a lead inspector to oversee a team on roadway and bridge construction projects. The role focuses on contract administration, quality assurance, and ensuring work meets plans and specifications.

You will interact with contractors, DOTD, and FHWA staff, applying independent judgment and current standards. Work hours vary; appointment may be probation, promotion, or detail, with a starting compensation of $25.72 per hour.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus four years of experience in construction inspection or experience in maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or related structures.
• Six months of experience in sub-professional engineering plus four years in construction inspection or related structures maintenance; OR
• Twenty-four semester hours in architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, or related fields; OR
• A bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology; OR
• Possession of an engineer intern certificate.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary lead worker in a DOTD Project Engineer's Office and is responsible for contract administration on various roadways, bridges, or other public works projects.
• Position is responsible for quality assurance inspections of contractors’ work to ensure conformance with contract documents, plans and specifications by providing functional supervision of a team of subordinate engineering technicians and inspectors.
• Position generally serves as DOTD's principal representative on construction projects and has frequent contact with contractor personnel, other DOTD or FHWA employees, and the public.
• This position serves as lead worker and functional supervisor for daily project operations.

Skills

Contract administration

Quality assurance

Supervision

Construction inspection

Education

High school diploma or GED + 4 years experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering/related

Engineer intern certificate

24 semester hours in construction-related fields

Job description

DOTD-Engineering & Operations in Louisiana seeks a lead inspector to oversee a team on roadway and bridge construction projects. The role focuses on contract administration, quality assurance, and ensuring work meets plans and specifications.

You will interact with contractors, DOTD, and FHWA staff, applying independent judgment and current standards. Work hours vary; appointment may be probation, promotion, or detail, with a starting compensation of $25.72 per hour.