Construction Inspector ; Dumas AE

Job Description

Position Information

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Join our team as a Construction Inspector I at the Dumas Area Office in the Amarillo District and help shape the future of Texas. As a Construction Inspector, you’ll ensure the quality and safety of roads, bridges, and more—right in your own community. This is more than just a job; it’s a long-term opportunity to grow your skills, work alongside dedicated professionals, and make a lasting impact across the Amarillo District.

Minimum Salary: $45,521.00

Maximum Salary: $63,949.50

Pay Basis: Yearly;
FLSA Status
:
Nonexempt

Work Location: Moore Co Maint Sec 1249 N MADDOX AVE Dumas 79029

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Shift: Day;
Shift Details: 40 hr/wk;
Location Flexibility: Onsite

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• 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 of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at:
Total Compensation Package

To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit:
Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

• 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.

• 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.

• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.

• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.

• Oversees construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; recommends change orders, extra work orders/supplemental agreements; reviews proposed change orders submitted by consultants; prepares reports.

• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.

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

• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

No experience required.

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

• Basic roadway design.
• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements.
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• Construction engineering policies and procedures.
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
• Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments.
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Performing…