Construction Inspector -III Beaumont Area Office

Job Description

Construction Inspector I-III – Beaumont Area Office (2601172).

TXDOT’s Beaumont District is seeking Construction Inspectors to join a diverse team of licensed engineers, inspectors, designers, recordkeepers, and engineering assistants. The role offers training programs, growth opportunities, work‑life balance and support through the Inspector Development Program, ACI Certification, Hot Mix Asphalt Training and Certification, and other specialization certifications.

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑Time Employees
• On‑the‑Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family‑Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents and many offices statewide were designated Texas Mother‑Friendly Worksites.

Inspect construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications. Act as a 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 large or complex projects.

• Calculates payments due to 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.
• Drives to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and 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.
• Performs drafting, design and surveying work.
• 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.

• Attends pre‑construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Assists in planning and coordinating office operations.
• Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.
• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.

Education: High School Graduate or equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

• Construction Inspector I:
  No experience required.
• Construction Inspector II: 1 year of construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.
• Construction Inspector III: 2 years of construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering related experience.

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

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures.
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities.
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
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