Construction Inspector I

Texas Department of Transportation • Waxahachie, TX

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About The Position

The Construction Inspector I or II inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports, and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications. This role acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution, and 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. The inspector may also conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects. The position is responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. The work requires contact with contractors and may involve performing 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.

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 the scope of the 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).

What This Job Offers

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