Ladotd Certified Lead Inspector-Lake Charles/Shreveport/Lafayette

We are looking for a Lead Construction Inspectors for our Lake Charles, Shreveport and Lafayette project locations to join our team. The right candidate will have a background in the field, excellent attention to detail and a commitment to safety. Lead Construction Inspector is to monitor daily on-site quality assurance, construction progress and prepare daily quality assurance reports to streets, highways, bridge, drainage and other utilities projects.

Responsibilities:

• High School diploma with min 10 years experience related to oversite of Construction Inspectors
• LADOTD certifications (OUT OF STATE DOTD CERTS MAY BE ACCEPTABLE TO LADOTD)
• Embankment and Base Course are preferable, STRUCTURAL CONCRETE A PLUS!.
• Computer skills include Microsoft Office Software including MS Word and MS Excel
• Work with architects, contractors, and engineers on a daily basis.
• Communication Skills both oral and written in English
• Ability to read and comprehend civil engineering drawings and specifications
• Serves as the primary point of contact with the assigned project contractors regarding location of work crews each day and advises field staff where to report.
• Ensures assigned projects are adequately staffed and meeting client's expectations.
• Interprets contract plans, specifications and other project related documentation.
• Evaluates contract changes and conflict resolution.
• Provides day-to-day instruction for the senior inspectors and field inspectors.
• Manages the documentation and performance of the senior inspectors and field inspectors.
• Attends meetings with clients, contractors, testing labs and field staff as needed.
• Creates training materials and conducts classes to improve overall inspection team.
• Manages and conducts new hire orientations and training.
• Supervise the work of employees. Provide constructive feedback and counsel to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Lead employees to meet expectations for productivity, quality, and goal accomplishment.
• Conducts site visits on a regular basis to ensure field staff is adequately trained and performing tasks correctly.
• Conducts inspector performance evaluation meetings.
• Manages, troubleshoots, and repairs computers for entire field inspection staff.
• Meets with client to ensure project is being completed per plans and specifications. Also coordinates the resolution of conflicts and issues with the client's management team.
• Assist Project Manager, VP, & HR in various tasks as requested.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $37.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Do you have LA DOTD Inspector Certification(s) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person