Construction Inspector

DLZ Corporation•Worthington, OH

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About The Position

Shape the Future with DLZ! At DLZ Corporation, we don’t just design infrastructure—we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest. Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact. DLZ currently has Construction Inspection / Observer openings in Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced ODOT inspectors, civil engineering interns or new graduates starting their careers.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or other relevant field, or
Associates Degree (in applicable field), plus 2 years related experience, or
High School Graduate or equivalent, with a minimum of 5 years related experience.
Certifications such as compaction, asphalt, concrete, aggregate or others.
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions required.
Must have a satisfactory driving record, criminal background investigation and drug test.
Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites and complying with all applicable safety codes and requirements.

Nice To Haves

ODOT Construction Inspection Prequalification preferred.
NICET Highway Construction Level II or Higher Certification preferred.
Experience with ODOT or municipal inspection preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform all phases of field assignment.
Interpret specifications, working drawings and convey intent to the contractor.
Responsible for all aspects of field inspection, testing, testing coordination, sampling, equipment, and equipment maintenance on assigned project.
Obtain and record field data, in a legible and organized fashion; as required by the plans, specifications, or project staff.
Generate and compile field reports.
Maintain vehicles and equipment as required.
Work with project staff on design changes.
Communicate with all entities keeping everyone fully informed.
Record daily installed construction quantities to review payment requests in terms of progress and amount completed to date.
Understand the public health and safety requirements and be fully trained in the proper safety procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.