Construction Inspector Series (Lee's Summit Project Office)

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and performs construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
• Performs duties of inspector in charge of routine construction items, such as asphaltic or portland cement concrete plants, asphaltic or concrete paving, including grading and base, small bridges, concrete box and pipe culverts; inspects general or special items, such as utility adjustments, signing, traffic signals and lighting.
• Maintains required construction documentation, records and files; prepares progress and other reports, keeps supervisor fully informed as to activities or unusual conditions on the job.
• Provides field checks for contractor surveying operations; serves as party chief on routine layout and staking; serves as instrument operator on staking of large bridges, other critical structures, or complex interchanges.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.
• Successful candidates with the above qualifications will be considered for one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications - Non-ABET Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 8 years of experience in construction inspecting or related field.
• Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.

Benefits

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer.

Pay

Entry salary- $67,307.04 Intermediate salary- $72,691.68 Senior salary- $78,506.88

Schedule

Special Working Conditions Job requires moderate physical activity. Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment. Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.