Construction Services Inspector / Field Engineer
About The Position
TKDA is seeking a Construction Inspector / Engineer for its Bloomington team to oversee construction operations on transportation projects. The role ensures day-to-day work conforms to plans, specifications, quality standards, and code requirements, and helps deliver projects on time and within budget with minimal change orders. The inspector collaborates with owners, contractors, utility owners, and agency representatives to review construction issues and provide input. On-site responsibilities include advising throughout construction; attending pre-construction and progress meetings; preparing and presenting status reports; negotiating change orders; identifying issues and helping resolve construction- and design-related challenges; determining material specifications and coordinating material testing; coordinating surveys; measuring quantities for payment; logging and photographing observations and construction activities; and assisting or guiding other inspectors and construction managers. Office work includes assisting with proposals, estimating project budgets and schedules, and conducting constructability reviews of project plans. The role involves working outdoors year-round on active construction sites and may require occasional overnight hours during the primary construction season (April–October). Candidates must be able to carry up to 50 pounds across rough terrain and stand for extended periods. The position offers a salary range of $67,500–$84,999 per year; final compensation depends on experience, qualifications, and proficiency. TKDA is an employee-owned firm with 450 professionals and provides a comprehensive benefits package. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. A standard pre-employment background screening is required after acceptance of a conditional offer.
Requirements
- Associate's degree in civil engineering technology, construction management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Two or more years of progressive transportation or municipal construction inspection experience.
- Ability to verify construction conformance with approved plans and specifications and coordinate or perform required material testing.
- Strong working knowledge of construction methods and practices and preparation and assembly of construction documentation.
- Ability to accurately interpret and verify engineering specifications and construction plans in relation to construction operations and requirements.
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to participate in and lead discussions during plan reviews, progress meetings, project team meetings, and site observations.
- Basic working knowledge of MicroStation or AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to work outdoors year-round on active construction sites and occasionally work overnight hours during the primary construction season (April–October).
- Ability to carry up to 50 pounds across rough terrain and stand for extended periods to perform observation and inspection responsibilities.
- Ability to obtain MnDOT Construction Certifications.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in civil or construction engineering.
- Previous experience conducting topographic surveys.
- Familiarity with railroad safety and coordination.
- Previous training or experience with MicroStation or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Previous experience preparing erosion control and grading plans and stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs).
- Valid MnDOT Construction Certifications in Aggregate Production, Bituminous Street, Concrete Field, Grading and Base, Bridge Construction, ADA Construction Inspection or Site Management, and Erosion Control Site Management.
Responsibilities
- Oversee construction operations on transportation projects and ensure daily activities conform to plans, specifications, quality standards, and code requirements.
- Collaborate with owners, contractors, utility owners, and agency representatives to review and provide input on construction issues.
- Attend pre-construction and progress meetings and prepare and present status reports.
- Negotiate change orders and identify issues, assisting with resolution of construction- and design-related challenges.
- Determine required material specifications and coordinate material testing.
- Coordinate surveys and measure quantities for payment.
- Log and photograph observation and construction activities.
- Assist or provide guidance to other construction inspectors and construction managers.
- Assist with proposal development, estimate project budgets and schedules, and conduct constructability reviews of project plans.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one.
- Eligibility for discretionary bonuses through an annual incentive plan.
- Monthly employer contributions if enrolled in an HSA-eligible plan.
- Employer matching on 401(k) deferrals.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan funded entirely by company profits.
- PTO accrual based on professional experience and eight paid holidays per year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
