Construction Inspector I, II, III or IV: Georgetown Area Office (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation•Georgetown, TX

19d•Onsite

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. 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.
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
Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
Basic traffic management and control procedures
Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations
Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
Scheduling work assignments
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

Responsibilities

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.
Prepares monthly and final estimates.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
Prepares and reviews correspondence.
Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.
Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
Conducts project reviews and inspections with FHA or FAA inspectors and 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.
Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
Ensures prompt notification and/or repair of any deterioration or damage that could be hazardous to the traveling public or more costly to repair if neglected.