Construction Inspector I (Dumas AE)

Texas Department of Transportation • Dumas, TX

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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.
• No experience required.
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Considerable knowledge of: Basic roadway design.
• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements.
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• Construction engineering policies and procedures.
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments.
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Proficient skill in: Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations.
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Marinating a safe and effective working relationship with others.
• Some skill in: Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external.

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 contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
• 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.
• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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