Construction Inspector I or II- Gainesville 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; 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.

• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• 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 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 and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required.
• Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
• Drives a state vehicle to observe and inspect ongoing construction work.
• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
• May serve as a lead worker or project leader.
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

No experience required. (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 driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Considerable knowledge of:

• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements.
• Construction engineering policies and procedures.
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures.
• Basic traffic management and control procedures.
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes.

Some knowledge of:

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps.
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations.

• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements.
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations.

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
• Subject to noise.
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.

• 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

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.