Construction Inspector

Job Description

Under general supervision, performs inspection tasks typical of any highway construction project, including monitoring and documentation of contractor activities. Inspects various facets of work on the construction site and performs continuous surveillance of assigned construction activities to ensure compliance with all applicable contract documents, standards, and specifications. Documents conformance with contract requirements as well as nonconformance. May participate in discussions to determine appropriate resolution. Conducts and/or participates in materials testing to determine if acceptable for incorporation into the work. May include any of the following: Performs civil and structural tests, such as soil compaction, moisture content, aggregation, graduation, concrete slump, air entrainment, yield, preparation and testing of concrete test specimens, lines and grades surveys, bolt torques, asphalt sampling, coring test specimens, pavement smoothness measurements, flowable fill sample testing and strength testing, pavement marking retro-reflectivity measurement. Sampling and testing of other materials as directed. Inspection tasks may include but are not limited to: clearing and grubbing, earthwork, subgrade prep including stabilization, compacted aggregate placement, concrete and asphalt paving, incidental construction (guardrail, barrier wall, fence, sidewalk, curb ramps, curbs, bridge approaches, riprap, structural steel painting, seeding and sodding, landscaping), structure inspection including bridges (pile driving, pier and end bent construction, rebar placement, concrete placement, bearing placement, beam placement, deck forming, superstructure rebar and concrete placement, bridge railings), drainage structures (box culverts, storm and sanitary pipe, precast drainage structures, trenchless pipe installation, underdrains), bridge deck overlays, permanent and temporary retaining walls. Traffic control devices, sign installation, traffic signals, highway lighting, pavement markings, ITS.

Requirements

• 2 or 4-year degree in a technical discipline or construction-related field, or a high school diploma and equivalent work experience, is required.
• 3 to 5+ years of related experience on heavy construction projects.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting plans and construction specifications.
• Working knowledge and familiarity of construction-related processes related to area of assignment.
• INDOT experience preferred.
• INDOT Certified Technician qualifications required or ability to obtain.
• INDOT Site Manager Certification or demonstrated ability to perform.
• Demonstrated computer literacy. Microsoft preferred. Word, Excel, Outlook. Adobe Pro or Bluebeam.