Odot Transportation Construction Inspector All Levels

Greenman-Pedersen Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Greenman-Pedersen Inc. is seeking motivated Construction Inspectors to monitor bridges, roads, canals, utilities, and multi-use trails across Ohio.

Candidates should have a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and ability to handle multiple concurrent projects while aligning with the company’s focus on employee satisfaction and a collaborative, employee-owned culture. The role emphasizes safety, communication with project managers, and proper documentation using SiteManager/ProjectWise.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Five years field experience in bridge/roadway projects preferred.
• ODOT certifications are required.
• Experience with ODOT documentation/inspection reports and Field Manager/Field Book.
• Knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA, and ODOT standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections and observations of contractor work on bridge, roadway, and related projects.
• Measure, compute, and record contract quantities for payment.
• Read and interpret project plans, specs, and standards.
• Conduct material sampling/testing per project standards and specs.
• Ensure work/materials meet project standards and specs.
• Document daily project progress and conformance/nonconformance.

Skills

Field inspection

Plan reading

Contract quantities

ODOT standards

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Field Manager

Field Book

Excel

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Preview GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

D/V Notice to Third-Party Agencies

GPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person, or entity. GPI will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI's Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service.

Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify.

Job Description

Are you passionate about the infrastructure locally? Is career growth and development what you want? Do you like working on a variety of projects? Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you! GPI seeks motivated Construction Inspectors with varying years of experience working on bridges, roads, canals, utilities, and multi-use trail projects to join our team in various locations throughout Ohio. Ideally, we seek someone with a good work ethic, a desire to learn, the willingness to work collectively with our team, and the ability to work on concurrent projects. GPI's success has been built around its seven strategic objectives, starting with employee satisfaction. This is evident by the longevity of our employee retention and the family culture felt within our organization. As an employee-owned company, we work together as a team with a common goal to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections and observations of contractor's work for heavy highway and/or bridge construction projects, including earthwork, subgrade, asphalt, concrete, reinforcing steel, structural steel, MOT, safety devices, and utilities
• Ability to measure, compute, record, and maintain contract quantities for contractor payment
• Ability to read and interpret project plans, specifications, and standards
• Perform and/or observe material sampling and testing in accordance with Project standards and specifications
• Ensure contractor's work/materials meet standards and specifications
• Ability to properly document daily Project progress, including work performed, conformance/nonconformance with plans/specifications, manpower, equipment, contract quantities, and extra work
• Entering and recording project progress, materials, and documentation into SiteManager and ProjectWise
• Identifying and communicating project issues to project managers and the contractor
• Ability to identify, assess, and communicate unsafe conditions with the contractor

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Five (5) years of field experience in bridge deck and bridge rehabilitation/construction, roadway construction, concrete, soils and pavement sampling, testing and inspection on ODOT (Ohio Department of Transportation) and/or ODOT Local Agency roadway, bridge, and ancillary structures construction projects is preferred
• All applicable ODOT certifications
• Experience with ODOT documentation, inspection reports, and use of Field Manager/Field Book.
• Knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA, and ODOT standards, policies & practices, and current procedures
• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Possess a personal vehicle for use on or around a job site
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to stand for approximately 3 hours minimum a day up to 8 hours
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to climb and leave a ladder to a platform varying from 6' to 20'
• Able to operate a mechanical aerial lift or bucket truck up to a height of 100 feet
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working
• Able to move equipment or inspection specimens weighing up to 50 pounds