Project Inspector - DOTI Citywide Bridge Program

About the role

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $63,679 - $85,000/annually, based on experience and education. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location & Schedule

In this role, you will work on-site at the Denver Wastewater Management Building (2000 W. 3rd Ave., Denver, CO 80223) and at project sites in the field, depending on operational and project needs.

Who We Are & What You’ll Do

The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website.

DOTI’s Commitment to Equity: DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets and people of the city with the greatest need. Through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development.

DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results.

The DOTI Citywide Bridge Program oversees a $55–$70 million annual capital improvement program supporting the City’s stormwater system, citywide bridge program, sanitary system, and green infrastructure initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidate will have a strong background and understanding of construction management, with expertise in project implementation and leadership techniques to ensure successful project completion. Experience in underground heavy civil, bridge structures, retaining walls, and culverts is essential. The candidate should also have demonstrated experience working directly with contractors on heavy civil construction and/or bridge construction projects in an inspection capacity. Additionally, our ideal candidate has some or all of the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Two (2) years of documented experience as a Project Inspector or Project Manager
• Experience in dealing with the public as an inspector or project manager on heavy civil project, bridge/structures, or similar type work
• Experience with concrete formwork, rebar inspection, bridge bearing inspection, structural steel erection, girder fabrications and bridge deck installation
• Experience handling environmental contaminants on construction sites
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders on construction projects with a focus on collegial teamwork, de-escalation when necessary, and customer service
• Proficient using Adobe PDF software and all Microsoft Office products

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field of study
• Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience inspecting construction projects for adherence to project plans and specifications, or construction project management involving the oversight and inspection of construction materials, methods, and equipment
• Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements
• Licenses and certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until Sunday, July 26, 2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than July 26th at 11:59 PM to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile CE0426 Project Inspector To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

Position Type: Unlimited
Position Salary Range: $63,679.00 - $105,070.00
Target Pay: $63,679 - $85,000/annually, based on experience and education

Agency: Dept of Transportation & Infrastructure
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies: City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

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