Construction Inspector Series; Nashua Project Office

Job Location

Various locations throughout the Kansas City District. Nashua Project Office - 1900 NW Cookingham Drive, Kansas City, MO 64155

The construction inspector inspects routine construction items for conformance to plans, specifications, special provisions, and terms of the contract. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision. This opening is for a CAREER-LADDER position with potential for career advancement without the competitive selection interview process as you learn, gain experience, and acquire new skills.

• Coordinate and perform construction inspections verifying that contractors’ activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
• Assume inspector-in-charge duties for routine construction items, such as asphaltic or Portland cement concrete plants and paving, including grading and base, small bridges, concrete box and pipe culverts; inspect general or special items such as utility adjustments, signing, traffic signals and lighting.
• Perform measurements, computations, and other work in preparing final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering costs.
• Maintain required construction documentation, records and files; prepare progress and other reports; keep supervision informed of activities or unusual conditions on the job.
• Provide field checks for contractor surveying operations; serve as party chief on routine layout and staking; serve 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.
• ABET accreditation confirms program standards essential to prepare graduates for STEM roles in the global workforce.
• Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Successful candidates with the above qualifications will be considered for one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• 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, or adverse environmental conditions.
• Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials.
• A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure engineering knowledge, including applied physics and mathematics, drafting, engineering processes, project management, and data analysis.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, OR
• 8 years of experience in construction inspecting or a related field.
• Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.
• Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.

Successful candidates with the above qualifications will be considered for one of the three levels based on knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Entry salary - $57,762.48
• Intermediate salary - $62,383.68
• Senior salary - $68,803.68

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

• Job requires moderate physical activity.
• Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, or adverse environmental conditions.
• 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. Please review the preferred employee qualities for more details.

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package including a defined pension plan, generous leave and holiday time, and health insurance eligibility. Visit the CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Total compensation may include additional benefits beyond salary. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found in the provided resources.

MoDOT emphasizes teamwork, values, and opportunities for growth. If you share these values, we welcome your application.

Questions about this position? Please contact kchr.gov

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