Construction Specialist

How would you like to act as the Chief Inspector on complex multi-phase or multi-operational projects, reporting to and working under the general guidance of a project engineer/principal engineer to ensure successful completion of projects? At MnDOT we will provide you with a lot of variety but also stability allowing you freedom to prioritize your family life.  Our work is interesting.  Other duties include:

Function: Contract Administration

·         Leads inspection crew on a complex multi-phase or multi-operational project coordinating personnel and work assignments.

·         Performs highly complex inspection activities, monitors project progress, and assures all inspected work is accomplished in accordance with contract requirements.

·         Performs complex documentation to record quantity and quality of materials and completes required reports in accordance with contract requirements.

·         Monitors traffic control and encourages safe contractor practices, ensures personal safety is protected and ensures the project is completed to applicable safety practices, rules and programs.

·         Develops solutions to unforeseen construction problems and/or issues in the field, serves as the contact for field personnel and the primary focal point for contractors and project engineers, communicates relevant information and knows the “go-to” people in all areas of MnDOT for help in resolving problems in the field.

·         Directs the activities of bituminous and concrete Plant Inspectors to ensure materials meet specifications and requirements.

Function: Design

·         Accomplish plan development in accordance with MDOT policy and design standards by directing the work of other designers.

·         Complete computer-aided drafting and designing (CADD) functions and ensures finished construction plans are complete and accurate in accordance with MnDOT design standards and CADD data standards.

·         Reviews reports, previous plan information and layouts to ensure general knowledge of the project and to ensure that information is made available for plan preparation.

WHY WORK FOR US

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

·         11 paid holidays per year

·         Earn up to 29 paid vacation days per year

·         Earn 13 paid sick days per year

·         Defined pension plan

·         Paid life insurance

·         Short term disability available

·         Training opportunities

·         And more!