ODOT Prequalified Project Structures Inspector- D12-Garfield Heights​/Cleveland Area

ODOT Prequalified Project Structures Inspector- D12-Garfield Heights/Cleveland Area

Department: Construction/CEI

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cleveland, OH

Reporting To: Andrew Busher

Description

True Inspection Services, LLC, a subsidiary of The Mannik and Smith Group, specializes in construction inspection and management. Our expertise in inspecting asphalt and concrete roadways, as well as bridge construction and rehabilitation, and coatings, enables us to contribute to vital infrastructure projects. We collaborate with public and private sectors, including state transportation departments, counties, and municipalities, across Ohio and beyond.

Join us in our journey as we seek experienced ODOT Prequalified Project Inspectors for the 2026 season to help shape the future of our projects in ODOT in District 12 near the Cleveland/Garfield Heights area.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspection of construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with state specifications, plans, and/or proposals for roadway work, roadway, drainage, pavement, water works, electrical, maintenance of traffic, traffic work zone, pavement markings, traffic control, signing, topsoil removal, demolition and clearing, foundations for embankment, sub-grades, guardrails and/or median barriers, landscaping slope protection, detours, temporary roads, etc.
• Verifies plan quantities and calculations with as bid plans, prepares and maintains project records and reports (e.g., daily diary, inspection reports, pay item quantities, contractors' construction methods, material testing & inspection), and performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Project Engineer and defined in C&MS 105.09.
• Notifies the Contractor of non-conforming work.
• Performs data entry into ODOT's CMS/SITE MANAGER system or local documentation equivalent as directed by the Project Engineer or LPA person in responsible charge (as defined in the LPA participation requirements chapter of the Locally Administered Transportation Projects (LATP) Manual of Procedures).
• Must be willing to adhere to the work hours of assigned projects, which include daytime and nighttime shifts as well as working outdoors.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Education and Experience:

• A High School diploma or GED is required
And

• ODOT Prequalification as a Project Inspector
Certification required:

• Successful completion of the Department's Advanced Structures Test. (Renew every 5 years)

OR

* National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III in Highway Construction Inspection Certification

Benefits

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.