Transportation Construction Inspector II
About the role
GFT is seeking a Transportation Construction Inspector II to join our Construction Services Team in St. Louis, MO. This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivated Construction Inspector who thrives in a collaborative team environment. This individual inspects and oversees construction work to ensure that results, procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications. This individual will serve as a daily point of contact with clients and contractors, and manage all aspects of a project including construction observations, material testing and maintaining documentation.
Responsibilities
- Measure distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts
- Verify levels, alignment, and elevation of installations
- Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures followed, and materials used conform to specifications
- Prepare samples of materials for laboratory testing
- Examine workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation
- Interpret plans and specifications for Contractor and discuss deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction
- Record quantities of materials received or used during specified periods, develop pay estimates and change orders
- Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities and compare progress reports
- Monitor several types of work activity, however not simultaneously
- Maintain construction safety practices and work methods for compliance
- Manage documents using electronic platforms such as AASHTOWare, e-Builder, or Transport
Qualifications
- High school diploma
- 5-10 years of construction inspection experience
- Experience in construction, inspection, material testing, or transportation engineering for highway and bridge projects for state MODOT and municipalities
- A safety-first mindset
- Strong writing, listening and communication skills
Preferred qualifications
- ACI Field and/or Strength, Troxler or similar state MODOT certification are recommended, but not required
- Ability to work collaboratively with peers, clients and contractors to solve problems and conflicts
- Ability and desire to lead
Pay
The salary range for this role is $23.00 - 32.00 per/hour. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
Benefits
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions
Schedule
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Employment Status: Full-Time.