Construction Inspector I or II; Pharr District (Pharr Area Office)

Texas Department of Transportation•Pharr, TX

15d

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

Construction Inspector I or II: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
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.
Valid US driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
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
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
Interpreting applicable information

Responsibilities

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.
Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.