Construction Inspector I or II

Texas Department of Transportation•Humble, TX

22h

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.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
Considerable knowledge of: Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques; Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures; Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Proficient skill in: 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; Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
Some skill in: Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external; Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
Extensive knowledge of: Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Expert skill in: Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
Proficient skill in: Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Responsibilities

Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
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.
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.
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.
Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
May assist in planning and coordinating office operations.
Prepares monthly and final estimates.
Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.