Construction Inspector - Hannibal at State of Missouri Hannibal, MO

Construction Inspector - Hannibal job at State of Missouri. Hannibal, MO. Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position Application Deadline: February 1, 2026 Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome. Job Location: Hannibal Engineering Project Office Why you’ll love this position: The construction inspector inspects routine construction items for conformance to plans, specifications, special provisions, and terms of the contract. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision. MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level, intermediate, or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position. What you’ll do: Coordinates and performs construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles. Performs duties of inspector in charge of routine construction items, such as asphaltic or portland cement concrete plants, asphaltic or concrete paving, including grading and base, small bridges, concrete box and pipe culverts; inspects general or special items, such as utility adjustments, signing, traffic signals and lighting. Performs measurements, computations, or other work in preparing final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering costs. Maintains required construction documentation, records and files; prepares progress and other reports, keeps supervisor fully informed as to activities or unusual conditions on the job. Provides field checks for contractor surveying operations; serves as party chief on routine layout and staking; serves as instrument operator on staking of large bridges, other critical structures, or complex interchanges. All you need for success: Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum. Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required. Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination. Special Working Conditions: Job requires moderate physical activity. Job requires exposure to physical hazards, health and safety risks, and/or adverse or otherwise undesirable characteristics in the environment. Job may require operation of vehicles to plow snow and spread ice control materials. Preferred Qualifications None More reasons to love this position: MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found HERE. At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application. If you have questions about this position please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr