Construction Inspector I or II - Livingston Area Office

Texas Department of Transportation•Livingston, 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/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: 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. 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. Construction Inspector II: Includes all essential duties listed for Construction Inspector I as well as: Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel. Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences. Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Considerable knowledge of Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
Considerable knowledge of The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Some knowledge of Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Some knowledge of Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
Some skill in Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Some skill in 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
Extensive knowledge of Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
Extensive knowledge of Construction engineering policies and procedures
Proficient skill in Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Proficient skill in Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Proficient skill in Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Proficient skill in Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

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.
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.
Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.
Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.