Construction Engineer Level 2 - ODOT District 6

Construction Engineer Level 2 - ODOT District 6

Department: Construction/CEI

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbus, OH

Reporting To: Ron Quesenberry

Description

True Inspection Services, LLC, a subsidiary of The Mannik and Smith Group, specializes in construction inspection and management. We have extensive experience inspecting asphalt and concrete roadways, as well as in bridge construction, rehabilitation, and coatings. Our team plays a crucial role in essential infrastructure projects by collaborating with both public and private sectors, including state transportation departments, counties, and municipalities across Ohio and beyond.

We are seeking an ODOT prequalified Construction Engineer Level 2 to work with us on various projects in District 6 near Columbus for the 2026 season. We'd love to add you to our team!

Key Responsibilities

Works under the immediate supervision of an ODOT Area Engineer or LPA Person in Responsible Charge (as defined in the LPA participation requirements chapter of the Locally Administered Transportation Projects (LATP) Manual of Procedures)

Manages a construction project or a portion of a construction project, ensuring construction work performed will achieve the plan and specification intent.

Coordinates inspection of project sites, oversees testing of materials, and documents work to ensure work performed by contractors is in compliance with all state and federal specifications.

Correlates and analyzes field data, reviews plans and records, initiates change orders, prepares time extensions, submits estimates and all other forms necessary to complete a construction project, assists with dispute resolution, estimates, conducts progress meetings, prepares meeting minutes, and performs other related duties, and finalizes or assists with finalizing and closing out the project.

Interprets contract provisions, plan requirements, and reviews project records.

Calculates final pay quantities.

Perform data entry into ODOT's CMS/SITE MANAGER system or local documentation equivalent as directed by the Project Engineer or LPA person in responsible charge (as defined in the LPA participation requirements Chapter of the Locally Administered Transportation Projects (LATP) Manual of Procedures).

Inspects construction projects to ensure contractor compliance with specifications, plans, and/or proposals, and is subject to ACI Level I certification for concrete testing and successful completion of the ODOT Compaction Testing of Unbound Materials Test for soils testing.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Sixty (60) months of construction project technical/management experience.

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from a school with ABET ABET-accredited program.

Registered as a Professional Engineer with the Ohio State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Surveyors.

Must be willing to adhere to the work hours of assigned projects, which include daytime and nighttime shifts as well as working outdoors.

Benefits

401(k) w/ company match

Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Referral program

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.