Construction Inspector - II Bryan Area Office

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, serving as the only inspector on a construction project or assisting in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large or complex projects within a district, or conducting 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 material tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.

• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• 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 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; moves traffic control devices and barricades as required.
• 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.

Education
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High School Graduate or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience
:

• Construction Inspector I:
  None
• Construction Inspector II: 1 year of experience in 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.

Licenses and Certifications
:

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

Construction Inspector I

• 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
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Construction Inspector II

• All competencies of Construction Inspector I
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
• Serve as a lead worker or project leader
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32°F or above 100°F for more than one hour
• Subject to noise
• Subject to vibration
• Medium work: lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Standing for prolonged periods of time

• 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…