Construction Inspector I, II, III, or IV- Beaumont Area Office

Texas Department of Transportation•Beaumont, TX

About The Position

Construction Inspector I and 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. Construction Inspector III: 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. Trains others. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform material tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. Construction Inspector IV: Oversees inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications, acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution. OR Oversees statewide oversight activities for construction projects, acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution and/or provides statewide technical assistance and training in support of implementation, oversight and review of SiteManager activities. Trains others. May lead the work of professional and technical employees. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. May perform material tests/manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities] to include contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Requirements

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Valid driver’s license.
Basic roadway design
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Basic traffic management and control procedures
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
Interpreting applicable information
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).
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Exercise logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.

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.
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.