Construction Inspector I or II - Kerrville Area Office

Texas Department of Transportation•Kerrville, TX

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 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 material tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Essential Duties: Construction Inspector I: Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees. Calculates payments due contractors for work completed. Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications. Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products. 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. Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications. Ensures fabricators build and repair bridges and related non-bridge highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications. Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Construction Inspector II (In addition to the above): Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates. Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities. Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards. Prepares monthly and final estimates. Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications. Serves as a lead worker or project leader.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Basic traffic management and control procedures
Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations
Application of engineering fundamentals
Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision

Nice To Haves

1 year of experience in construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Responsibilities

Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
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.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Ensures fabricators build and repair bridges and related non-bridge highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
Serves as a lead worker or project leader.