Construction Inspector

• Performing field observation/inspection.
• Material sampling and testing.
• Verify compliance with the plans and specifications.
• Prepare pay estimates, and produce project documentation for private, municipal, county, MnDOT, and federal projects.
• Documentation will include daily diaries, quantity calculations and backup documentation, letters, memos, and spreadsheets.
• You may also help with surveying, proposals, project budgets and schedules and may be involved in design-build, pavement management, or a variety of other technical related activities.
• Applicant must be willing to travel and perform assigned duties outside of the immediate Rochester area.
• This position will provide you an opportunity to continue to build your career and work in an enjoyable and challenging work environment.

What You Will Bring: We are looking for individuals experienced in:

• Municipal, heavy civil roadway and bridge construction inspection who want to better themselves and want to be challenged.
• 1+ years of construction inspection or related experience is required, 5+ years of experience preferred. (e.g., MnDOT Aggregate Production Tester, Concrete Field Tester, Concrete Field Inspector, Grading and Base Tester, Grading and Base Inspector, Bituminous Plant Tester, Bituminous Street Inspector, etc.).
• Excellent technical, communication, organizational skills.
• Material testing experience as well as current MnDOT technical certifications are preferred. Qualified candidates should send a copy of your current DOT certification card when applying.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record is required.
• You must have the ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and terrains associated with construction sites.
• A two-year technical degree from an accredited school, or a degree from a four-year accredited college in a field related to civil engineering construction is a plus and will only increase your opportunities and growth.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

You must be comfortable working in all weather conditions. Due to the physical nature of the work, you must be able to lift 50 lbs. – 75 lbs. periodically. You’re required to work with your hands, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. At times you may be working at or on uneven terrain, slopes, in confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.

Who We Are:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. Our dedicated staff improves the way people engage with communities, transportation, infrastructure, energy and our environment. We offer services in a wide range of complementary areas that seamlessly integrate planning, design and implementation. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full-time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part- time employees can participate in the 401(k) plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.