Transportation Construction Oversight Director

Greenman-Pedersen Inc; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

ESOP

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Greenman-Pedersen Inc. (GPI) seeks a full-time Director of Construction Inspection to lead and oversee complex highway and bridge projects in Northern Indiana.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive INDOT experience, and the ability to manage client relationships, budgets, and project teams from pre-bid through close-out, ensuring compliance with contract documents and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management.
• PE license in Indiana preferred.
• At least 10 years of INDOT or heavy highway/bridge construction experience, including work as a Project Engineer or Assistant Project Engineer.
• Expertise in transportation engineering from design to final construction; strong project management skills; ability to develop solutions and maintain partnerships.
• Strong conflict resolution, leadership, and teamwork abilities.
• Effective communication with staff, agencies, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospective clients and opportunities within INDOT and LPA experience across Indiana.
• Support the development of responses for Requests for Proposals across a range of potential clients.
• Support the formation and management of teams comprising engineers and technicians engaged in inspection, administration, and documentation for infrastructure projects from pre-bid meetings through contract close-out.
• Facilitate collaborative relationships with other consulting firms to pursue prospective projects.
• Assist in identifying and securing preferred and required INDOT consultant pre-qualifications for construction oversight activities.
• Administer and coordinate multiple highway and bridge rehabilitation and reconstruction projects.
• Ensure completed contractor work complies with all contract documents for each project.
• Schedule and lead all necessary project meetings; distribute meeting minutes as appropriate.
• Supervise the preparation of project pay estimates, contract modifications, work orders, and related documentation.
• Review deliverables generated by the project oversight team for quality and compliance.
• Provide technical leadership for complex or specialized assignments.
• Offer guidance and training to inspection staff.
• Interpret detailed contract documents and apply knowledge to address unforeseen project issues.
• Monitor assigned staff activities to ensure alignment with contractual requirements.
• Communicate clearly with staff, local agencies, and the general public.
• Report project status and issues to clients, presenting practical solutions.
• Review and draft responses to contractor correspondence and claims as needed.
• Track project budgets and promptly communicate any concerns to the client to initiate corrective actions.
• Manage internal contract budgets for project services.

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Job description

Greenman-Pedersen Inc. (GPI) seeks a full-time Director of Construction Inspection to lead and oversee complex highway and bridge projects in Northern Indiana.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive INDOT experience, and the ability to manage client relationships, budgets, and project teams from pre-bid through close-out, ensuring compliance with contract documents and quality standards.