Construction Project Supervisor. La Porte Move Collective

Construction Project Supervisor

Date Posted:
May 14, 2026

Requisition

Location:

La Porte, IN, US, 46350

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state's quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance.

Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.

Construction Project Supervisors collaborate with a variety of employees and contractors, as well as managing multiple projects effectively and efficiently at any given time. Construction Project Supervisors ensure construction projects are built safely, timely, and on budget for the traveling public while supervising highway technicians.

This position is with INDOT's LaPorte District Construction Division.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $53,222.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

Candidates with a current CDL and endorsements required by the district will earn an additional $1 per hour. Candidates without a CDL will be given 90 days to obtain their CDL and endorsements required by the district and will then earn an additional $1 per hour. CDL training provided onsite by certified INDOT staff.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Ensures that both INDOT and contractor employees are safely performing work.

• Supervises assigned INDOT construction technicians.

• Ensures projects are completed following plans, specifications, and contract requirements as well as on time and budget.

• Performs sampling and testing of construction materials or coordinates work of assigned technicians.

• Attends construction status meetings.

• Provides clarifications as requested by contractors and recommends revisions as needed to meet the project's scope.

• Reviews working and shop drawing provided by contractors, suppliers, and fabricators.

• Reviews construction schedules.

• Prepares inspection reports, progress reports, and other construction records.

• Reviews and approves daily field reports prepared by assigned technicians.

• Prepares project-specific responses to injuries from local public officials, news organizations, and other interested parties for the District Communications Director.

• Meets with property and business owners in the project area to resolve access, drainage, and other issues that may arise during construction.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at anytime.

Individuals in this role should minimally be able to articulate or demonstrate the following:

• Advanced knowledge of INDOT Construction principles as demonstrated through successful completion of the Construction and Testing Highway Technician Program (CTHTP) is strongly preferred.

• Equivalent post-secondary education/training in a Construction or Construction Management related field along with substantial professional experience may substitute for the CTHTP.

• Demonstrated previous experience in a supervisory or leadership role highly preferred.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must possess a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or obtain one with the first 90 days of employment.

Required to submit to, and pass, a drug test as a condition of employment.

• Broad knowledge in construction material sampling and testing standards: and FHWA and INDOT test procedures of materials.

• Ability to read and interpret highway and bridge plans and to identify errors and omissions.

• Basic computer skills with…