Construction Inspector I or II - Kerrville Area Office

Construction Inspector I or II - Kerrville Area Office (2503550)

Build the roads that carry Texas forward—right in the heart of the Hill Country.

The San Antonio District is hiring a Construction Inspector I or II for our Kerrville Area Office, overseeing roadway construction projects across Kerr, Kendall, Bandera, and Uvalde counties. In this role you’ll be on the front lines of construction activity, monitoring work to ensure projects meet plans, specifications, and quality standards that keep the traveling public safe.

We seek a motivated, detail‑oriented professional who enjoys hands‑on work, problem‑solving in the field, and collaborating with construction teams. This position offers a dynamic work environment, strong teamwork, exceptional training opportunities, clear paths for growth and advancement, and a healthy work/life balance. If you want a career where your work is visible, meaningful, and makes a real difference every day—apply today and help improve Texas roads for generations to come.

• Construction Inspector I (B18): $45,521 – $71,055
• Construction Inspector II (B19): $48,244 – $76,028

• Minimum Salary: 45,521.00
• Maximum Salary: 76,028.00
• Pay Basis:
  Yearly
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Travel:
  Yes, 5% of the time
• Shift: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM (including some nights and weekends)
• Location:
  
  Kerrville Area/Maint Office, 1832 N Sidney Baker, Kerrville 78028
• Work Flexibility:
  Onsite only

• 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

• Attend pre‑construction meetings and answer questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Calculate payments due contractors for work completed.
• Ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Move equipment, tools, materials and products.
• Monitor project phasing and traffic control plans or airport closure plans, ensuring compliance with approved safety standards; inspect barricades and, as required, move traffic control devices and barricades.
• Observe and inspect ongoing construction work.
• Prepare monthly and final estimates.
• Resolve differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Ensure fabricators build and repair bridges and related non‑bridge highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Document work progress and issues arising throughout the scope of the project.
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Consult with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors’ superintendents on work progress and construction problems; review equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Coordinate communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
• Ensure adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensure material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
• Prepare monthly and final estimates.
• Resolve differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Serve as a lead worker or project leader.

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

• Construction Inspector I:
  None required.
• Construction Inspector II: 1 year of experience in 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 driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques.
• Applicable…