Construction Inspector I, II, III or IV: Travis South Area Office (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation • Austin, TX

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About The Position

This position inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform materials tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
• Construction Inspector I: No experience required.
• Construction Inspector II: 1 YEAR construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.
• Construction Inspector III: 2 YEARS construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.
• Construction Inspector IV: 3 YEARS construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Responsibilities

• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Prepares monthly and final estimates.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Prepares and reviews correspondence.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.
• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
• Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
• Oversees construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; recommends change orders, extra work orders/supplemental agreements; reviews proposed change orders submitted by consultants; prepares reports.

Benefits

• Standard conditions of employment apply.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees