Construction Inspector Series; ABET​/NON-ABET; District Utility Coordinator - St. Louis District

Construction Inspector Series (ABET/NON-ABET) (District Utility Coordinator) - St. Louis District

Posting closes 01/08/2026

Job Location
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St. Louis District Office, 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Minimum requirement of education may be waived for this position.

Why You’ll Love This Position

Construction Inspector – District Utility Coordinator – The District Utility Coordinator is responsible for coordinating with utility companies and municipalities for any required utility adjustments or relocations on current and future projects. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry‑level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This is a Career‑Ladder position which offers the opportunity for career advancement without the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher‑level position.

• Coordinates and performs construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
• Coordinates with design and construction to ensure that utility information is correctly shown on the plans. Requests locates through the MO One Call System.
• Assist the District Utility Engineers (DUEs) in meeting with the utility companies on future and current projects. This includes working with the utility companies during the design and construction stages of a project to coordinate the adjustment or relocation of their facilities based on the project work schedule.
• Track and document work in the field on all utility reimbursable and non‑reimbursable work. Complete C-9 and Final Utility Reports. Maintains required construction documentation, records, and files; prepares progress and other reports. Keeps DUE and supervisor fully informed as to activities or unusual conditions on the job.
• Assist permit inspectors with utility issues related to permit work on MoDOT R/W.
• Work with the design/construction personnel to establish electrical service for new power supply assemblies on signal, lighting, and ITS projects.
• Work with MoDOT contractors to ensure work proceeds safely around all active utilities on projects. Coordinate critical contractor work on projects with the utility companies.
• Inspect and prepare C-9 and Final Utility Reports on Railroad grade improvement projects.
• On‑site inspections of utilities for consideration of sale of excess right of way.
• Demolition activities.
• Design – Perform field checks with Design at each location # parcel descriptions, any well or septic tank removals, debris, sheds, sidewalks, patios, trees, etc. that needs to be removed.
• Verify maintenance of MoDOT owned property – All buildings are secured, doors locked, windows closed and not broken out, grass is being mowed, tree branches picked up, lots are clean of debris, no parcels are being "dumped" on – roped off if needed. No trespassing signs posted.
• Abatement – Oversee asbestos removal and coordinate air‑monitoring personnel. Verify quantities and removal practices of abatement contractor. Perform final inspection after removal and review waste manifest for proper disposal prior to payment.
• Demolition – Verify all notifications, asbestos removal/clearances, and utilities disconnects performed. Monitor and document contractor progress.
• UST (Underground Storage Tanks) – Coordination with the contractor, MoDOT Environmental Compliance, and MDNR on the testing and removal of Underground Storage Tanks.
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

• Coordinates and performs construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, engineering principles and agreements, Ensures utility work is completed correctly and on schedule to resolve conflicts known and unknown.
• Coordinates with design and construction to ensure that utility information is correctly shown on the plans. Request locates through…