We are seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to join our team and oversee various phases of infrastructure projects in the Greater St. Louis Metro Area. This position offers the flexibility to report to one of our three main offices in the region: Belleville, IL, Edwardsville, IL, or St. Louis, MO. This is a great opportunity to join a growing company that is committed to creating a positive workplace culture and providing opportunities to perform meaningful work impacting the future of infrastructure in our communities.
The ideal candidate will have experience working closely with contractors in Illinois/or Missouri on infrastructure projects, including roads, bridges, waterlines, and sewers, to ensure construction meets established standards and specifications. In this role, you will monitor all phases of construction, conduct tests such as concrete and soil compaction, and verify compliance with project specifications. Additionally, you will interpret construction plans, perform calculations, and maintain accurate records to support the success of the project.
Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. Our Roadway/Highway Design team is involved in a wide variety of street, roadway, highway and multi-modal transportation design projects for local public agencies and state DOT’s.
For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:
CARDIA: Creativity; Accountability; Respect; Dedication; Integrity; Achievement
Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service as we make a difference in our communities.
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Key Responsibilities: - Works closely with contractors in monitoring of all phases of construction.
- Establishes a working relationship with project owners and keeps them informed of all significant project issues.
- Supervises other construction inspectors assigned to the project.
- Inspects construction work on roads, bridges, structures, culverts, waterlines, sanitary sewers, and/or other infrastructure for conformity to construction standards.
- Performs yield, air, and slump testing of concrete; performs beam and cylinders tests, compaction and moisture testing of aggregates and soils, and sampling of bituminous hot mix asphalt at plants, quarries, and construction sites to check for conformity with specifications.
- Performs level circuits for as-built plans, settlement monitoring, and verification of planned elevations; computes cross sections of construction sites, utilizing a level and rod.
- Performs quantity calculations and record keeping of duties.
- Reads and interprets schematics and construction plans.
- Collects, codes, analyzes, and maintains a variety of test data and inspection records.
- Some travel may be required, including occasional overnight stays, and while work during nights or weekends is rare, it may be necessary to meet the demands of specific projects.
Preferred Qualifications:- 4+ years of relevant experience with an associate’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- IDOT Construction Documentation Certification or the willingness and ability to obtain it upon hire.
- Strong technical decision-making skills.
- Familiarity with state (IL/MO) and federal regulations for construction related to road, bridge, sewer, or other relevant infrastructure projects.
- Proficiency in inspection and surveying practices.
- Thorough understanding of quality requirements for construction materials.
- Strong understanding of mathematics, trigonometry, and geometry.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
- Proficient in documenting and analyzing test results.
- Skilled in using testing, surveying, and inspection equipment.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to apply regulations and standards to ensure compliance with construction standards and material specifications.
What We Offer:- Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
- Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities for applicable roles)
- Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
- Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)
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Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws. Some of the content in this job post may have been auto-generated using advanced AI.
