State of Missouri
Job Location: 251 SW Outer Road, Branson, MO 65616
If selected for further consideration, you will be contacted to schedule an interview for Friday, January 30, 2026.
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.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and perform construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
Perform 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.
Perform measurements, computations, or other work in preparing final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering costs.
Maintain required construction documentation, records and files; prepare progress and other reports, keep supervisor fully informed as to activities or unusual conditions on the job.
Provide field checks for contractor surveying operations; serve as party chief on routine layout and staking; serve as instrument operator on staking of large bridges, other critical structures, or complex interchanges.
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.
Minimum Qualifications (ABET accredited programs)
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.
Minimum Qualifications (Non-ABET)
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
8 years of experience in construction inspecting or related field.
Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.
Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.
Salary
Entry level – $67,307.04
Intermediate level – $72,691.68
Senior level – $78,506.88
Internal applicants at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated individually.
Preferred Qualifications MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities: https://www.modot.mo.gov/about/policy/employeequalities.aspx
Benefits 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.
Southwest District Human Resources: SWHR@modot.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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If selected for further consideration, you will be contacted to schedule an interview for Friday, January 30, 2026.
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.
Responsibilities
Coordinate and perform construction inspections verifying that contractors' activities are in compliance with contracts, specifications, and engineering principles.
Perform 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.
Perform measurements, computations, or other work in preparing final plans, change orders, contractor payment estimates, and engineering costs.
Maintain required construction documentation, records and files; prepare progress and other reports, keep supervisor fully informed as to activities or unusual conditions on the job.
Provide field checks for contractor surveying operations; serve as party chief on routine layout and staking; serve as instrument operator on staking of large bridges, other critical structures, or complex interchanges.
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.
Minimum Qualifications (ABET accredited programs)
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.
Minimum Qualifications (Non-ABET)
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
8 years of experience in construction inspecting or related field.
Certification to operate nuclear gauges may be required.
Successful completion of a work simulation examination and a medical-physical examination.
Salary
Entry level – $67,307.04
Intermediate level – $72,691.68
Senior level – $78,506.88
Internal applicants at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated individually.
Preferred Qualifications MoDOT is looking for team members who align with our preferred employee qualities. Please click the following link to learn more about our preferred employee qualities: https://www.modot.mo.gov/about/policy/employeequalities.aspx
Benefits 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.
Southwest District Human Resources: SWHR@modot.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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