Construction Inspector - Jefferson Project Office

Construction Inspector - Jefferson City Project Office

Apply for the Construction Inspector – Jefferson City Project Office role at the State of Missouri.

• Coordinates and performs construction inspections verifying that contractors’ activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
• Performs duties of inspector in charge of routine construction items, such as asphaltic or Portland cement concrete plants, asphaltic or concrete paving, including grading and base, small bridges, concrete box and pipe culverts; inspects general or special items, such as utility adjustments, signing, traffic signals and lighting.
• Performs measurements, computations, or other work in preparing final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering costs.
• Maintains required construction documentation, records and files; prepares progress and other reports, keeps supervisor fully informed of activities or unusual conditions on the job.
• Provides field checks for contractor surveying operations; serves as party chief on routine layout and staking; serves as instrument operator on staking of large bridges, other critical structures, or complex interchanges.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college or university curriculum.
• Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical‑physical examination.

• Entry salary – $67,307.04
• Intermediate salary – $72,691.68
• Senior salary – $78,506.88

• Job requires moderate physical activity.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.

MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Preferred Employee Qualities.

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer.

We value team players who are open‑minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.