Highway Construction Inspector I or II - Big Spring, TX

Texas Department of Transportation • TX

68d

About The Position

The Construction Inspector is responsible for inspecting construction methods and workmanship to ensure that 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 reports 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

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
• No experience required for Construction Inspector I.
• 1 YEAR construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience for Construction Inspector II.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Supervisory experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• 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.
• May assist in planning and coordinating office operations.
• 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.
• Oversees construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; recommends change orders, extra work orders/supplemental agreements; 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• 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.
• Prepares and reviews correspondence.
• Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.
• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Serves as a lead worker or project leader.
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout the scope of the project.

What This Job Offers

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