Resident Inspector

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed. 

Mott MacDonald is seeking a Resident Inspector to support roadway, drainage, water, sewer, and utility infrastructure construction in New Orleans. The Resident Inspector will provide full-time field inspection during active construction and serve as an important link between the contractor, Construction Administrator, testing agencies, utility agencies, and other project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have experience inspecting municipal infrastructure construction, maintaining accurate field documentation, tracking quantities, and identifying and communicating field issues.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Observe construction activities and verify work is performed in accordance with the contract plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Inspect, measure, document, and track eligible work and quantities associated with contractor pay requests.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection reports documenting construction activities, workforce, equipment, quantities, field conditions, and other relevant information.
• Photograph and document construction progress on a daily basis.
• Identify and promptly communicate construction activities or field conditions that may adversely affect existing utilities, adjacent properties, infrastructure, or surrounding areas.
• Document unforeseen conditions encountered during construction and coordinate with the Construction Administrator, contractor, utility agencies, and other project stakeholders as appropriate.
• Monitor roadway, drainage, sewer, water, paving, and related utility construction activities.
• Coordinate and monitor work performed by material testing agencies, utility agencies, and other third parties.
• Maintain accurate field records, including quantities, photographs, notes, sketches, and supporting documentation for field or plan changes.
• Coordinate and monitor authorized project visitors while onsite.
• Monitor contractor-provided traffic control and site safety measures and promptly communicate observed concerns to the Construction Administrator.
• Prepare field memoranda, incident reports, and other construction documentation as required.
• Maintain project inspection documentation using Procore and other project-specific systems.

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• Minimum 2 years of construction inspection experience and current Louisiana DOTD certification in the following roadway construction categories:
  • Embankment and Base Course
  • Asphalt Concrete
  • Portland Cement Concrete (PCC)
• OR, in lieu of the DOTD certifications above, a minimum of 5 years of experience inspecting these roadway construction activities.
• Completion of the Work Zone Traffic Control Technician (TCT) course.
• Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) course completion for candidates serving in a field senior technician capacity.
• Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience preparing daily inspection reports and maintaining construction photographs, quantity records, and other field documentation.
• Ability to work in an active construction environment and perform field inspection activities for the duration of the workday.
• Valid driver's license. 
• Preferred experiences:
  • Previous inspection experience on LADOTD, City of New Orleans and/or Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans projects.
  • Experience with roadway, paving, drainage, water, sanitary sewer, and utility construction in an urban environment.
  • Familiarity with City of New Orleans, SWBNO, and LADOTD standards and specifications.
  • Experience measuring and documenting installed quantities in support of contractor pay applications.
  • Experience coordinating with contractors, engineers, material testing laboratories, utility agencies, and construction administration teams.
  • Experience documenting unforeseen conditions, utility conflicts, field changes, and other construction issues.
  • Experience using Procore or similar construction management and field documentation software.

Bring your expertise, curiosity, and drive to make a difference. If you are ready to join a collaborative consultancy where your perspective is valued, your growth is supported, and you are empowered to lead with integrity, we would love to hear from you. 

Benefits & Rewards 

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.  

In addition to base salary, Mott MacDonald offers performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, giving employees a direct connection to our success.

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support the health, wellbeing, financial security, and professional growth of our employees. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, FSA and HSA accounts, company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, and a competitive 401(k) plan with company matching. We also provide paid time off, paid holidays, caregiver leave, employee referral bonuses, professional registration and membership reimbursements, and tuition assistance to support continued learning and career development.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet clients, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law. 

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.