Construction Inspector I or II

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.

• 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 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; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.
• Observes and inspects 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.

Includes all essential duties listed for Construction Inspector I as well as:

• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
• Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.
• Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.

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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

1 Year 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. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

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

• Considerable knowledge of
  • Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems
  • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• 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
• Some skill in
  • Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
  • Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Other Attributes
  • Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision

• Extensive knowledge of
  • Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
  • Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Considerable knowledge of
  • The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic…