Construction Project Inspector

State of Indiana•Greenfield, IN

10d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Inspector works for the Indiana Department of Transportation’s Greenfield District, leading field inspections of highways, bridges, drainage structures, utilities, traffic control, and earthwork. The role ensures contractor work complies with DOT specifications, project plans, standard drawings, and FHWA requirements. Duties include advanced materials testing for asphalt, concrete, aggregates, and soils; verifying results against DOT acceptance criteria; reviewing pay quantities and daily reports; and maintaining detailed digital inspection documentation. The inspector identifies non-conforming work, issues corrective actions, coordinates resolutions with project engineers and managers, and monitors job-site safety under OSHA and DOT standards. The role also supports change order justification, RFIs, field decisions, and specification interpretation; mentors junior inspectors; and participates in pre-construction meetings, progress discussions, project closeout, and winter operations. Depending on assignment, duties may also include construction inspection support, materials testing, highway and bridge maintenance, emergency response, traffic control, and geotechnical testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED/HSE; a degree is not required.
Typically 3–15 years of transportation or heavy civil inspection experience.
Strong knowledge of DOT specifications, construction methods, plan reading, and digital documentation systems.
Must possess a valid Class A or Class B CDL or obtain one within the first 90 days of employment.
Must pass and submit to a drug test as a condition of employment.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local highway guidelines, laws, regulations, principles, and practices related to construction inspection, testing, maintenance, and highway repair.
Knowledge of drafting and surveying techniques.
Ability to independently lead and coordinate the work of a crew in the field.
Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical documents.
Must be able to endure exposure to inclement weather.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and perform physical activities such as lifting, dragging, stooping, standing, and walking for long periods.
For Testing assignments, ability to interpret AASHTO, ASTM, INDOT specifications, and Indiana Test Methods (ITM), and pass the INDOT Certified Testing Technician program.
For Construction assignments, ability to pass the INDOT Certified Inspector program.
For Geotechnical Services assignments, ability to pass the office proficiency exams for Classification & Atterberg, Electrochemical, Strength & Proctor, and Resilient Modulus testing.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

DOT materials and roadway inspection credentials.
ACI or NICET certifications.
OSHA safety training.
Stormwater or erosion control qualifications.
ICC structural certifications.
Current CDL and district-required endorsements.

Responsibilities

Lead field inspections of highways, bridges, drainage structures, utilities, traffic control, and earthwork operations.
Ensure contractor work complies with DOT specifications, project plans, standard drawings, and FHWA requirements.
Perform advanced materials testing for asphalt, concrete, aggregates, and soils, and verify results meet DOT acceptance criteria.
Review pay quantities and daily reports and maintain detailed digital inspection documentation.
Identify non-conforming work, issue corrective actions, and coordinate resolutions with project engineers and managers.
Monitor safety in accordance with OSHA and DOT standards.
Support change order justification, RFIs, field decisions, and specification interpretation.
Mentor junior inspectors and participate in pre-construction meetings, progress discussions, and project closeout activities.
Perform winter operations duties, including snow and ice removal.
Communicate with contractors to ensure procedures comply with INDOT standards and specifications.
Perform construction inspection and assist the project supervisor or engineer; ensure construction tests, measurements, and inspections are completed and recorded on time.
Sample and test construction materials, visit producers’ plants, job sites, or INDOT facilities to collect samples, and record test results in the INDOT reporting system.
Comply with INDOT safety policies and procedures and perform assigned highway maintenance, traffic, and emergency-response duties as applicable.
Perform routine equipment maintenance, including minor repairs, preventative maintenance, refueling, and pre-trip inspections.
Depending on assignment, provide technical oversight to bridge maintenance crews, maintain bridges and rights-of-way, or conduct geotechnical soil and rock testing.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, plus vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards.
Health savings account with bi-weekly state contribution.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Paid New Parent Leave and paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Paid community service leave.
Combined paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
Paid holidays.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Eligibility as a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.
CDL training provided onsite by certified INDOT staff.