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State of Missouri

Summer - Construction Inspection Intern (Improve I-70 Design Build Project) 2027

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What they do

A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.

$61,157 / year median in Missouri

+8% projected growth

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Job Summary
  • Why you'll love this position Summer Internship opportunities are available at the following project locations:
  • West Project Office
  • 1780 S Buckner Tarsney Rd, Grain Valley, MO (Blue Springs to Odessa-KC District)
  • Central Project Office
  • 2810 County Road 249, Kingdom City, MO (Booneville to Kingdom City
  • Central District) East Project Office
  • 100 Ungerboeck Park, O'Fallon, MO (Warrenton to Wentzville
  • NE and SL District) Why you'll love this position: The design build construction intern inspects routine construction items for conformance to plans, specifications, special provisions, and terms of the contract. Responsibilities are performed under moderate supervision. Responsibilities
  • What you'll do What you'll do: 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. Perform lead worker responsibilities, which may include providing general instruction, assigning and reviewing work, coaching and training, providing guidance and instruction in the proper and most efficient methods of accomplishing tasks, and providing input to the direct supervisor on staffing decisions and performance management. Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.
Special Working Conditions:
Some night work may be required. Qualifications
  • All you need for success All you need for success: Minimum Qualifications Enrolled in a relevant ABET-accredited bachelor's or post-bachelor's degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
30 credit hours completed/accepted toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply. Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications:
Has continuous desire to learn Embraces change Is willing to be empowered and accept responsibility Has a positive attitude Is willing to go the extra mile Is willing to accept challenges from others and from self Is safety conscious Job Details
  • More reasons to love this position More reasons to love this position: At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States.
We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values.
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to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application. Contact Details
  • If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: If you have questions about this position, please contact: cohrmocareers@modot.
mo.gov The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance