Job Description

This position will assist the Chief Inspector on a significant portion of complex projects by completing complex inspection activities to ensure successful completion of projects. Som of the other duties include:

• Serves as the Chief Inspector on less complex construction projects to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Performs and/or directs frequent/routine field testing of construction materials (for example. grading and base, bituminous, and concrete), analyzes test results, and verifies material quality and determines if construction materials meet MnDOT specifications.
• Performs construction inspections and verifies the dimensions and tolerances of constructed roadway features to ensure conformance to plans and specifications.
• Performs required complex inspection activities of grading and base or bridge projects, and bituminous and concrete paving operations to ensure successful completion of projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Two years of experience performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities or related activities.

AND

• Aggregate Production Tester, Grading and Base Tester, Concrete Field Tester and Bituminous Street Inspector Certifications.
• Ability to obtain the following technical certifications within twelve months of hire: Concrete Field Inspector, Grading and Base Inspector, Signal and Lighting and Erosion Control Construction Installer.

A combination of one year of experience in any of the following areas may substitute for one year of performing contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction) activities: bridge maintenance, bridge safety inspection, contract administration (roadway and/or bridge construction), design, hydraulics, materials, soils, permits, planning, predesign, right of way, road surface/roadside maintenance, signs, surveys, snow/ice, and/or traffic engineering.

OR

Educational Substitution: A two-year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience.

APPLY ONLINE BY 8/21/2025:

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