Lead Construction Inspector - Transportation Specialist

Transportation Specialist - Construction

The Minnesota Department of Transportation employs people of all backgrounds and skill levels to connect members of our communities through a safe, equitable, and sustainable transportation system. We offer many employment opportunities in a wide variety of career fields that support our work. We are committed to giving our employees the tools and resources needed to grow and advance their careers.

To help our workforce thrive, we offer our employees excellent training opportunities and recognize the benefits of cultivating a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace culture that builds on the perspectives and strengths of all employees. You will be surrounded by a diverse community of colleagues, driven by their work and motivated by the greater good. You will understand the impact of the work you do and see the benefits you provide to Minnesotans and all people using our transportation system such as state highways, railways, and airports.

We hope you will join us to find your purpose in state service!

Working Title:
Lead Construction Inspector - Transportation Specialist
Job Class:
Transportation Specialist
Agency:
Transportation Dept

• Job : 92253
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 02/26/2026
• Closing Date
  : 03/12/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Transportation Dept / Transportation-Dist 4-AFSCME
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  No
• Salary Range
  : $28.16 - $38.40 / hourly; $58,798 - $80,179 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well‑being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Job Duties: This position exists to serve as the chief inspector on projects coordinating and performing contract administration, field inspection, and field materials testing so that projects are built in accordance with plans, standards and specifications.

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

Contract Administration

• Acts as Chief Inspector on complex multi‑phase or multi‑operational projects, reporting to and working under the general guidance of a project engineer/principal engineer 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.
• Applies enforcement procedures to the contract for the most complex projects or as referred by the Assistant Chief Inspector to ensure successful completion of projects.
• Monitors traffic control and encourages safe contractor practices, ensures personal safety is protected and ensures the project is completed to applicable safety practices, rules, and programs.
• Develops solutions to unforeseen construction problems and/or issues in the field, serves as the contact for field personnel and the primary focal point for contractors and project engineers, communicates relevant information and knows the “go‑to” people in all areas of MnDOT for help in resolving problems in the field.
• Directs, trains, or performs the…