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Job Details Location: Hammond, LA 70403Job Type: Full-timeExpected Hours: 40 hours per week (varies depending on project assignment)Schedule: Monday to Friday (varies depending on project assignment)Work location: In personAbility to travel: Some projects may require wide-ranging travel and/or overnight stays. All projects will be located in Louisiana.Position Description ELOS's new LDOTD Certified Construction Inspector will perform construction inspections and general contract administration duties required of a District Project Engineer's Construction Office including inspecting materials, performing field tests, verifying contractor work, maintaining documentation in systems like SiteManager and HeadLight, and certifying job site safety. Specialized areas of responsibility include Portland Cement Concrete Inspection, Asphaltic Concrete Pavement Inspection, Embankment and Base Course Inspection, and Structural Concrete Inspection. The candidate must be self‑motivated and be able to perform all construction contract administration and related duties with minimal supervision and be able to interpret unforeseen conditions as they may arise.Essential Duties / Responsibilities Inspect construction activities to ensure compliance with LDOTD standards, including earthwork, paving, bridge construction, and traffic control devices.Sample and/or observe sampling of construction materials (soil density, concrete strength, asphalt cores) for quality compliance.Maintain detailed field journals, reports, and haul tickets. Enter, review, and maintain construction data in LDOTD computer systems (e.g., SiteManager and HeadLight).Take measurements and calculate quantities of installed materials to assist with contractor pay estimates and change orders.Verify contractor work complies with project plans, specifications, and environmental guidelines.Act as a liaison between the Project Engineer and the contractor, addressing deviations or safety issues.Hold LDOTD‑specific certifications in specialized areas relevant to the assigned project.Qualifications Required LDOTD Work Zone Training (current): ATSSA FlaggerATSSA Traffic Control Technician/SupervisorLDOTD Certifications (current): Asphaltic Concrete Pavement (ACM) InspectorPortland Cement Concrete Inspection (PCC) InspectorEmbankment and Basecourse InspectorStructural Concrete InspectorMust have a valid driver's license and dependable transportation for daily travel.Must be authorized to work in the U.S.Preferred 1 – 2 years of experience in LDOTD construction projectsUnderstanding of relevant federal, state, and local regulationsSolid organizational and technical writing skillsEffective time‑management, written communication, analytical and interpersonal skillsArticulate with professional presence and decision‑making skillsProficient with LDOTD software packages such as SiteManager and HeadLightAbility to conduct field inspections for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather, and willing to travel across LouisianaBenefits Health, Dental & Vision insurance401(k) matchingPaid holidaysPTO#J-18808-Ljbffr