Construction Inspector II or III: Bastrop Area Office (Austin District)
About The Position
This 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 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 material 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 II Experience: 1 YEA R in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials or process inspection; or related experience.
- Construction Inspector III Experience: 2 YEARS in construction, maintenance and repairs, construction inspection, engineering support, materials, or process inspection; or related experience.
- Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures, and techniques
- Applicable testing methods, processes, and procedures
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints, and maps
- Construction engineering policies and procedures
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
- Prepares monthly and final estimates.
- Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
- Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
- Ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
- Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges, and related highway structures and improvements 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.
- Prepares monthly and final estimates.
- Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
- Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
- Ensures prompt notification and repair of any deterioration or damage that could be hazardous to the traveling public or more costly to repair if neglected.
- Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
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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
