Construction Inspector Supervisor

District 61 - Unit 266

At DOTD, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

The overall function of this position is to assist the Project Engineer by supervising a team of construction inspectors engaged in construction inspection duties and reports directly to Engineer 6, Project Engineer. The incumbent must be self‑motivated and able to perform duties with or without minimal supervision, and interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise. The incumbent will participate in appropriate DOTD structured training programs and attend all continuing education classes and conferences deemed necessary to facilitate the performance of required tasks.

If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact—this could be the opportunity for you!

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED plus five years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR
• Six months of experience in sub‑professional engineering, heavy mobile equipment operation, or mobile equipment maintenance plus five years of experience in construction inspection or experience in the maintenance of public streets, roads, bridges, highways, or associated structures; OR
• Thirty semester hours in one of the following specialized fields: architecture, cartography, construction management, construction technology, drafting, engineering, engineering graphics, engineering technology, industrial technology, landscape architecture, math, or physics; OR
• A bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, construction management, or construction technology; OR
• Possession of an engineer intern certificate.

• Serves as a team leader over a group of DOTD employees engaged in the inspection, surveying and sampling & testing on a wide variety of construction projects.
• Manages major and minor projects, and performs inspection of contractor’s work for compliance with the plans and specifications on such operations as: asphalt roadway, embankment, drainage structures, placement of reinforcing steel for bridges, concrete roadway pavement, box culverts, pile driving, etc.
• Works directly with the contractor’s supervisory personnel to ensure compliance with the plans and specifications. Frequently makes field discussions that require technical knowledge and experience. Performs calculations for determining areas, weights, and volume, etc. for bridge structures and roadways.

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional OR Detail to Special Duty

Career Progression: N/A

Work Schedule: Work hours may vary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

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