Construction Inspector - Laredo Area Office

Job Description

Do you want a career to improve the transportation infrastructure in Laredo? The Laredo Area Office is looking for a motivated candidate for the Construction Inspector I role where we are currently managing over $750 Million worth of construction improvement projects. This position will be responsible for monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Come be a part of the TxDOT family with a workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide.

Apply today and help us keep improving Texas roadways while contributing to our growing community!

45,521.00

71,055.00

Yearly

Nonexempt

Laredo District Headquarters 1817 BOB BULLOCK LOOP Laredo 78043

Yes, 25 % of the Time

Day

Monday through Friday (8:00 am to 5:00 pm)

Onsite

• 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

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 attendees.
• Calculates payments due to contractors for work completed.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures 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 traffic control devices and barricades.
• 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.
• Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
• 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 US driver’s license at time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements.
• 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.
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations.
• Maintaining a safe and…