Construction Inspector I-IV (Amarillo Area Office)

Texas Department of Transportation•Amarillo, TX

23h

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.
Construction Inspector I: No experience required
Construction Inspector II: 1 year of experience
Construction Inspector III: 2 years of experience
Construction Inspector IV: 3 years of experience
Experience must be in 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.
Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
404: Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate
Considerable knowledge of: Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements. Construction engineering policies and procedures Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures Basic traffic management and control procedures Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Proficient skill in: Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
Some skill in: Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
Extensive knowledge of: Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements. Construction engineering policies and procedure. Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques. Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures. Basic traffic management and control procedures. Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes.

Responsibilities

Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
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.
Prepares monthly and final estimates.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material and assists in determining cause for material problems.
Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.