Construction Inspector I, II, III or IV (Odessa Area)

Texas Department of Transportation•Odessa, TX

18h

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.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions.
This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
Required to work weekends and holidays.
Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.
Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.
Must attend work regularly and observe approved work hours.

Responsibilities

Attends pre-construction meetings, and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
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 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.
Ensures adequate level of equipment and material are assigned to projects: ensure material tests are preformed and materials meet required standards.
Ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
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.
Prepares and reviews correspondence.
Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
Composes correspondence, reports and supporting documents; files; orders supplies and equipment.
Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material and assists in determining cause for material problems.
Drives/travels to geographically separated fabrication plants or project sites to monitor program status; perform unannounced inspection of operations, and problem resolution.
Schedules, coordinates and performs in-plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits.