Senior Road & Bridge Construction Inspector

Minnesota Department of Transportation; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Transportation seeks an Inspector to assist the Chief Inspector on complex projects, performing inspection activities to ensure successful project completion and compliance with plans and specifications.

You will lead field testing of grading, base, bituminous and concrete materials, analyze results, verify quality, inspect roadway features for tolerances, and report deficiencies with corrective actions as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities.
• Educational substitutions available as noted (e.g., two-year degree may substitute for one year of experience).
• Certifications or supplemental training may substitute for experience per policy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Chief Inspector on complex projects and oversee inspection activities for successful project completion.
• Serve as Chief Inspector on less complex construction projects to ensure requirements are met.
• Perform field testing of grading/base, bituminous and concrete materials, analyze results, and verify MnDOT specifications.
• Inspect dimensions and tolerances of roadway features to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.
• Report deficiencies to Chief Inspector and verify corrections to ensure compliance with project documents.

Skills

Contract administration

Construction inspections

Materials testing

Reading blueprints

Education

Two-year Civil or Construction Technology Degree substitute

Four-year degree in Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Transportation seeks an Inspector to assist the Chief Inspector on complex projects, performing inspection activities to ensure successful project completion and compliance with plans and specifications.

You will lead field testing of grading, base, bituminous and concrete materials, analyze results, verify quality, inspect roadway features for tolerances, and report deficiencies with corrective actions as needed.