Construction Inspector , II, or III - Carrizo Springs 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.

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.

[Trains others]. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform material tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. [Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence].

• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and attendees.
• Calculates payments due 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.

• 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.
• Serves as a lead worker or project leader.
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Assists Project Engineers in determining number of inspectors needed on assigned projects.
• Ensures prompt notification and/or repair of any deterioration or damage that could be hazardous to the traveling public or more costly to repair if neglected.
• Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material and assists in determining cause for material problems.
• Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.
• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
• Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
• Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

• Construction Inspector I:

No experience required. (Experience can be…