Construction Inspector I or II

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.

Essential Duties:

Construction Inspector I

• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.

• 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.

• 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.

• Supports district maintenance personnel in charge of district routine maintenance inspections.

• 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.

Construction Inspector II

• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.

• 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 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.

• Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.

• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.

• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: 

Construction Inspector I or II: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience: 

Construction Inspector I:  No experience required.

Construction Inspector II: 1 YEAR construction, 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications: 

Valid US driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Construction Inspector I

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures

• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

• Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.)

• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision

Construction Inspector II

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements

• Construction engineering policies and procedures

• Basic traffic management and control procedures

• Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps Interpreting applicable information

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Construction Inspector I or II

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour

• Subject to noise

• Subject to vibration

• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device

• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.

• Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.

• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling

• Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist

• Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)

• Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine

• Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet

• Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

• Standing-prolonged periods of time

• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

• Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction

• Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion

• Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position

• Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm

• Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects

• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words

• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication

• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts

• Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts

• Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the standard conditions of employment: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical. 

• 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.

  • Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.