Highway Construction Inspector IV

AECOM•Houston, TX

About The Position

AECOM is hiring a senior field inspector to support transportation construction projects in Texas, Louisiana, and the Gulf Coast. The Inspector IV works on Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) teams for public-owner clients, including state departments of transportation, toll authorities, parishes, counties, and cities. The role verifies that contractor work complies with project plans, specifications, and contract requirements, and leads other inspectors on complex roadway, bridge, drainage, paving, and structures operations. The position reports to the Construction Engineer or Resident Engineer and typically directs Inspectors I–III while coordinating testing technicians. The position requires work in Louisiana and applicable Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development certifications. The work takes place outdoors at active construction sites near heavy equipment and live traffic, in all weather. Travel within Texas and Louisiana is required, and relocation to a project site may be required for some assignments. Night and weekend shifts are required on some projects. Physical demands include walking uneven terrain, climbing ladders and embankments, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

High school education plus 6 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check in accordance with company policy.
Ability to work in Louisiana and obtain or hold the required Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development certifications.
Clear, factual written documentation skills; daily reports may be used as evidence in disputes and claims.
Ability to communicate firmly and professionally with contractor superintendents and foremen.
Basic computer skills, including use of tablets, Microsoft Office, and photo documentation.
Ability to work outdoors at active construction sites near heavy equipment and live traffic in all weather.
Ability to travel within Texas and Louisiana; relocation to the project site may be required for some assignments.
Ability to work night and weekend shifts on some projects.
Ability to walk uneven terrain, climb ladders and embankments, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of inspection experience, including bridge structures, major paving, or drainage projects.
8 or more years of heavy-civil or transportation construction inspection experience, including at least 3 years on DOT or public-owner projects.
NICET Highway Construction certification, Level III or higher.
Experience with SiteManager, HeadQuarters, Bluebeam, and digital daily reporting.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
Experience leading inspection crews of 3–8 people.

Responsibilities

Inspect daily contractor operations for compliance with plans, specifications, special provisions, and approved submittals across roadway, bridge, drainage, concrete, asphalt, earthwork, and traffic control work.
Lead and assign work to Inspectors I–III on multi-crew or multi-shift operations and train junior inspectors in procedures and documentation.
Prepare complete and accurate daily work reports and diaries, documenting weather, equipment, labor, quantities, issues, and photographs in the owner’s system, such as SiteManager or HeadQuarters.
Measure and calculate pay quantities, reconcile them with the contractor, and support monthly estimates.
Coordinate and witness sampling and testing according to the owner’s schedule, and verify that materials are certified and approved before use.
Inspect and document work-zone traffic control, report deficiencies, and require corrections.
Monitor stormwater (SWPPP / SW3P) and environmental permit compliance.
Identify nonconforming work, notify the Construction Engineer, and track issues through resolution.
Support RFIs, field changes, and change-order documentation by providing field observations and quantities.
Attend preconstruction, progress, and safety meetings; coordinate with utility crews and local agencies in the field.
Assist with punch lists, final inspections, as-built markups, and final records.