Construction Inspector I, II, III

Texas Department of Transportation • Mesquite, TX

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About The 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/or 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.
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Basic traffic management and control procedures
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
• Interpreting applicable information
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Communicate effectively
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
• This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• Construction Inspector II: 1 Year construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
• Construction Inspector III: 2 Years construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans or airport closure plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Prepares monthly and final estimates.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
• Serves as a lead worker or project leader.
• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Prepares and reviews correspondence.

What This Job Offers

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