Construction Project Inspector

About This Role

Inspect onsite construction work operations for roads, bridges, and traffic signals, including measuring quantities, testing materials, and daily data entry. This role ensures contractor compliance with INDOT standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect onsite work and operations completed by contractors for roads, bridges, and traffic signals
• Measure and calculate quantities of materials
• Test construction materials and perform data entry daily
• Comply with all INDOT safety policies and procedures
• Operate basic highway maintenance/traffic equipment to maintain, repair and clean highways and rights-of-way
• Communicate with contractors to ensure procedures comply with INDOT standards and specifications
• Perform winter operations duties including snow and ice removal
• Perform regular inspections and routine equipment maintenance such as minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections
• Maintain, repair, and install traffic signs, route markers, and pavement markings
• Perform emergency response activities such as clean-up, traffic control, and lane closures

Requirements

• High School Diploma or HSE
• Possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one within 90 days of employment
• Pass and submit to a drug test
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local highway guidelines, laws and regulations for construction inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of highways
• Knowledge of drafting and surveying techniques
• Ability to independently lead and coordinate the work of a crew in the field
• Ability to read, interpret and follow technical documents
• Ability to endure exposure to inclement weather
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods of time

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE)
• Entry level position, experience may be commensurate with education and job experience

Benefits

Certifications