15+ years of experience in highway construction inspection
High School Diploma or Equivalent
ACI Grade I or NICET Level 1 certification
Storm Water Inspection Certification
Ability to work safely on active job sites
Professional representation of LJA and its clients
Clear driving record with DMV check required
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee Construction Inspectors
Mentor and train junior inspectors
Advise contractors on maintaining as-built drawings
Lead daily assignments as needed
Review daily reports of work activities and materials
Conduct on-site material testing
Produce as-constructed sketches
Benefits
Generous Time Off including PTO and paid holidays
Comprehensive health, dental, and pet insurance options
Paid maternity and parental leave
Tuition reimbursement and in-house training
Referral bonuses for talent acquisition
Company-sponsored volunteer days
Memberships to industry organizations
Opportunities for internal career advancement
Engaging company culture with social events
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Sr. Construction Inspector at LJA Transportation , you will be responsible for inspection activities for the Construction Engineering & Inspection group on Transportation projects. The person works directly with the Project Manager(s) and other team members to adequately staff projects.
A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
Management of Construction Inspectors.
Mentor and train junior inspectors.
Advise the contractor and subcontractors to maintain and coordinate as-built drawings.
May lead daily assignments.
Review Inspector's daily report of assigned work activities, contactor labor and equipment, quantity of material received and verified.
Performs on-site material testing and produces as-constructed sketches.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
ACI Grade I or NICET Level 1
Storm water Inspection Certification
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
15+ years overall experience as an inspector for highway construction
Ability to perform work on active jobsite in safe, proficient manner required
Ability to represent LJA and its clients in a professional manner at all times
Must have a clear driving record; a DMV check will be conducted
IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:
Travel may be required
Job sites will have uneven ground and will require walking/standing for long periods of time; possible climbing
Work in inclement (hot/cold/rain) weather
Work non-standard hours/days, including some weekend or holiday work on occasion
LEVEL UP WITH LJA
At LJA, we're 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we're building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.
Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.
About LJA Engineering Inc
LJA Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides civil, structural, and transportation engineering services to public and private clients. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has offices throughout Texas and Louisiana. LJA Engineering's services include planning, design, and construction management for infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, airports, and water and wastewater systems.
