Construction Inspector I

Texas Department of Transportation • Waxahachie, TX

92d

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

• Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
• Construction Inspector I: No experience required.
• 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 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.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements (for Construction Inspector II).
• Basic traffic management and control procedures (for Construction Inspector II).

Responsibilities

• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control 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; reviews proposed change orders submitted by consultants; prepares reports.
• 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.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel (for Construction Inspector II).
• Serves as a lead worker or project leader (for Construction Inspector II).
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods (for Construction Inspector II).

Benefits

• Standard conditions of employment apply.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.

What This Job Offers

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