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Chief Construction Inspector

Minnesota Department of Transportation
Prairie, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Chief Construction Inspector

57,921 - $78,989 annually

Eden Prairie, MN

Examples of work for this specific vacancy include but are not limited to :

  • Acts as Chief Inspector on complex multi-phase or multi-operational projects, reporting to and working under the general guidance of a project engineer / project supervisor to ensure successful completion of projects.
  • Leads inspection crew on a complex multi-phase or multi-operational project coordinating personnel and work assignments.
  • Directs materials testing and performs occasional sampling and material testing in the field, analyzes test results and assures materials meet MnDOT specifications to secure certification of a construction project and determine the impact of test results and make recommendations related to materials, structural integrity for roadway and / or bridge construction projects.
  • Performs highly complex inspection activities, monitors project progress, and assures all inspected work is accomplished in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Performs complex documentation to record quantity and quality of materials and completes required reports in accordance with contract requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Four (4) years of experience performing Contract Administration (roadway and / or bridge construction) activities or related activities.

Note : A two-year Civil Engineer Technology Degree or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent may substitute for the one year of experience listed.

Valid Class D Driver’s License

Required Certifications :

Aggregate Production Tester

Grading and Base Tester

Grading & Base Inspector

Bituminous Street Inspector

Concrete Field Tester

Concrete Field Inspector

Bridge Construction Inspector

Signals and lighting

Erosion / Sediment Control Construction Site Management Certification

ADA Construction Certification

APPLY ONLINE BY 3 / 7 / 2025 :

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    Salary : $57,921 - $78,989

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