ODOT Civil Field Inspector - Hybrid & Employee-Owned

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement & professional/p

Vacation and sick time

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber is seeking a Construction Inspector for Ohio DOT projects in the Toledo area. In this role you will inspect field activities, verify compliance with contracts and client specifications, and document findings for project records.

You will coordinate with engineers, technicians, survey staff, and contractors to ensure accuracy and timely reporting, applying ODOT standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Technology / Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Concrete Technology or equivalent.
• Completion of ODOT Certified Technician program or a bachelor’s degree in construction management or civil engineering.
• 2+ years of related experience in construction inspection.
• Familiarity with ODOT construction specifications and field experience.
• Experience with concrete, asphalt, earthwork, and utility construction inspection/testing.
• Preferred certifications: ACI Grade I, DOT Asphalt Tech, NICET Highway Construction Inspection, ICC Special Inspections, CWI/NDT.

Responsibilities

• Perform field observation and documentation of contractor activities for compliance with contract requirements.
• Prepare thorough Daily Work Reports (DWRs) detailing work status, item postings, materials associations, and jobsite conditions.
• Complete and submit required calculations, sketches, and forms per ODOT specifications.
• Verify construction adherence to contract requirements and communicate non-compliance issues to senior staff.
• Assist with Requests for Information and serve as liaison between contractors and senior technicians/engineers.
• Collaborate with project teams, including engineers, technicians, survey staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Work closely with senior technicians and engineers to ensure proper execution of project designs.

Skills

2+ years of inspection experience

Documentation & reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Civil Eng Tech/Civil Eng/Construction Management/Concrete Technology

ODOT Certified Technician or Construction/Civil Eng degree

Tools

Bluebeam

PlanGrid

AASHTOWare

Appia

GPS/Arrow Systems

Job description

Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber is seeking a Construction Inspector for Ohio DOT projects in the Toledo area. In this role you will inspect field activities, verify compliance with contracts and client specifications, and document findings for project records.

You will coordinate with engineers, technicians, survey staff, and contractors to ensure accuracy and timely reporting, applying ODOT standards and best practices.