Construction Inspector I or II - Snyder, TX

Texas Department of Transportation•Snyder, TX

About The Position

General Description for both levels: 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. Essential Duties the Construction Inspector I: • Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections. • Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees. • 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. • 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. • Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications. • Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project. • Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional Duties for the Construction Inspector II: • Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel. • Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel. • Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates. • 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. • Supports district maintenance personnel in charge of district routine maintenance inspections. • Prepares monthly and final estimates. • Drives/travels to geographically separated fabrication plants/project sites to monitors program status; perform unannounced inspection of operations, and problem resolution.

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
Basic traffic management and control procedures
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Scheduling work assignments
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision
Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

Responsibilities

Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
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.
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.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.
Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
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.
Supports district maintenance personnel in charge of district routine maintenance inspections.
Prepares monthly and final estimates.
Drives/travels to geographically separated fabrication plants/project sites to monitors program status; perform unannounced inspection of operations, and problem resolution.