Transportation/Highway Construction Inspector - Southeast Missouri

CME Associates; Jackson (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Major medical, dental and vision

Job summary

Gonzalez Companies in Missouri is seeking a Transportation/Highway Construction Inspector to inspect highways, bridges, and roadways, ensuring DOT compliance and safety.

You will review plans, document daily activities with photos and notes, conduct material testing, and monitor contractor work to maintain quality and schedule. The role requires field work across southeastern Missouri and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field preferred.
• Experience in transportation or civil construction inspection (1–5 years, depending on position level).
• Familiarity with DOT construction standards, specifications, and inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspection of highways, bridges, and roadways to ensure DOT compliance and safety.
• Review construction plans and materials for conformance with approved designs and codes.
• Document construction activities daily with reports, photos, and field notes.
• Conduct material testing (asphalt, concrete, soils, aggregates) per DOT procedures.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and project managers to resolve field issues.
• Maintain accurate records of progress, materials, and non-compliances.
• Participate in pre-construction and progress meetings to communicate findings.
• Identify and report discrepancies to the project engineer promptly.
• Stay current with DOT standards, specs, and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Field independence

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor in civil engineering or related

Tools

Inspection software

Job description

Gonzalez Companies is a partner managed firm that provides comprehensive Planning, Design, and Construction Management Services to large and small Water, Sewer and Utility Districts; Departments of Transportation; and municipalities. We are currently seeking a Transportation/Highway Construction Inspector to help serve our connection of clients and community. If you're hungry for knowledge, ready to make a difference and dedicated to providing personalized attention to our clients, we want you on our team.

This role will cover multiple areas in southeastern Missouri, including: Cape Giraurdo, Sikeston, Jackson and surrounding areas.

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Your Primary Responsibilities Will Include

• Perform on-site inspection of construction projects including highways, bridges, and roadways to ensure compliance with project specifications, DOT standards, and safety regulations.
• Review construction plans, shop drawings, and materials to verify conformance with approved designs and applicable codes.
• Document construction activities daily through detailed reports, photographs, and field notes.
• Conduct material sampling and testing (asphalt, concrete, soils, aggregates) according to DOT procedures.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and schedule requirements.
• Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and project managers to resolve field issues efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records of project progress, materials used, and any non-compliance issues.
• Participate in pre-construction and progress meetings to communicate inspection findings and recommendations.
• Identify, document, and report discrepancies or deficiencies to the project engineer or manager promptly.
• Stay current with DOT construction standards, specifications, and procedures.

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field preferred.
• Experience in transportation or civil construction inspection (preferred 1-5 years, depending on position level).
• Familiarity with DOT construction standards, specifications, and inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of materials testing procedures for asphalt, concrete, soils, and aggregates.
• Strong understanding of construction safety standards and field inspection protocols.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with inspection software or databases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear, concise inspection reports.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to project sites.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently in a field environment.

Gonzalez Offers Competitive Benefits Including

• Competitive salary
• Major medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401K
• Bonus program
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off
• Professional development
• A team of creative and talented individuals to work alongside

Gonzalez is a rapidly growing, dynamic, professional services firm specializing in civil engineering, construction management, and construction inspection. Our clientele includes large and small water, sewer, and utility districts; departments of transportation and other public transportation agencies; and municipalities throughout the Midwest.

Working primarily in the Greater St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville metro areas, Gonzalez offers a great work environment, generous benefit packages, and opportunities to succeed in many professional disciplines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Gonzalez Companies, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.