ODOT Prequalified Project Inspectors-Ohio various locations

Description

True Inspection Services, LLC, a subsidiary of The Mannik and Smith Group, specializes in construction inspection and management. Our expertise in inspecting asphalt and concrete roadways, as well as in bridge construction and rehabilitation, and coatings, enables us to contribute to vital infrastructure projects. We collaborate with public and private sectors, including state transportation departments, counties, and municipalities, across Ohio and beyond.

Join us in our growth journey as we seek experienced ODOT Prequalified Project Inspectors for the 2026 season to help shape the future of our new and existing projects across Ohio.  If you have the expertise, we want you on board!

Key Responsibilities

• Inspects construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with state specifications, plans, and / or proposals for roadway work, roadway, drainage, pavement, water works, electrical, maintenance of traffic, traffic work zone, pavement markings, traffic control, signing, topsoil removal, demolition and clearing, foundations for embankment, sub-grades, guardrails and / or median barriers, landscaping slope protection, detours, temporary roads, etc.
• Verifies plan quantities and calculations with as-bid plans, prepares and maintains project records and reports (e.g., daily diary, inspection reports, pay item quantities, contractors’ construction methods, material testing & inspection), and performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Project Engineer and defined in C&MS 105.09.
• Notifies the Contractor of non-conforming work. Performs data entry into ODOT’s CMS / SITE MANAGER system or local documentation equivalent as directed by the Project Engineer or LPA person in responsible charge (as defined in the LPA participation requirements chapter of the Locally Administered Transportation Projects (LATP) Manual of Procedures).
• Responsible for the correct use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and for following appropriate health and safety practices.
• Responsible for maintaining confidentiality while working with confidential data, which, if disclosed, might have a significant internal or external effect.
• Complete special projects and other duties as may be assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Certification required :

Highway testing certificate, Construction Technician II, and / or 1,600 hours of construction project technical experience evidenced within the last 10 years

AND

ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade I

ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level I

OR

Ohio Aggregate Level I

Demonstrate the successful completion of the following :

ODOT Flexible Pavement Test (Renew every five (5) years)

ODOT Traffic Work Zone Test (Renew every five (5) years)

Complete ODOT Commercially Useful Function (CUF) Training

Benefits

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and / or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.

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