Transportation Project Inspector II or Senior

Employment Type:

Employee

Salary Negotiable

Location:

US:

KS:

Overland Park

Post Date: 10/01/2026

Open Position - City of Overland Park, Kansas

JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Conducts inspections of all traffic control device installations on City projects in the areas of street lights, traffic signals, ITS infrastructure (fiber optic, CCTV camera, dynamic message signs, etc), and pavement markings and sign installations. In addition, conducts inspections of traffic control, and related concrete and asphalt work at Save

• Reviews construction plans and contract documents to ensure compliance with city codes, plans and specifications.
• Responds to project related citizen inquiries.
• Prepares project progress reports, contractor pay estimates, and approves contractor invoices.
• Assists with as-built plan archiving and related data entry.
• Assists in emergency operations, including snow removal, as required.
• Inspects or assists lead inspector with inspections of all traffic control device installations on City projects in the areas of street lights, traffic signals, ITS infrastructure (fiber optic, CCTV camera, dynamic message signs, etc), and pavement markings and sign installations.
• Visually inspects all phases of construction for compliance to plans, specifications, city codes, MUTCD, and NEC regulations.
• Observes installation of cable, junction and service boxes, conduit and connections, poles, bases, foundations, control centers, controller cabinets, wiring connections, detector loops, miscellaneous signal and lighting equipment, pavement markings, and ground and aerial mounted signs.
• Records observations for record keeping purposes.
• Visually inspects entire construction area for final acceptance.
• Stakes locations of proposed equipment for contractor when specifically indicated on the plans or reviews contractor staked items for conformance to the plans.
• Visits project site, interprets plans and specifications to determine locations of proposed equipment.
• Confers with project engineer as necessary when construction conflicts occur with final plans.
• Meets with consultant inspectors or others on job site to answer questions and ensure compliance.
• Inspects incidental sidewalk, curb and gutter, sod, and minor approach construction for traffic signal and lighting projects.
• Verifies that dimensions, alignment and subgrade are according to project plans and specifications, as well as good construction practices.
• Notifies contractor of corrections to be made.
• Coordinates with emergency service prov