Construction Inspector I/II/III - Amarillo Area Office

Texas Department of Transportation; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation seeks a Construction Inspector to monitor and enforce construction plans for roadways, bridges and related structures. The role involves reviewing progress with engineers, coordinating inspections, and ensuring material tests meet standards.

Responsibilities include attending pre-construction meetings, resolving plan interpretation differences, and preparing cost estimates. A valid driver's license is required to drive state vehicles on projects.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent
• Experience levels vary by inspector grade
• Valid driver’s license required to drive state vehicle

Responsibilities

• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and attendees.
• Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with inspectors and project managers.
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors on work progress; reviews data.
• Ensures materials are tested and meet required standards.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures in accordance with plans.
• Monitors traffic control plans; inspects barricades and moves devices as needed.
• Prepares monthly and final estimates.
• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Reading plans & maps

Calculations & estimates

Problem solving

Computer usage

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Essential Duties

The essential duties for the Construction Inspector I include:

• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
• 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 adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
• 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 or airport closure plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.
• Prepares monthly and final estimates.
• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for the Construction Inspector II include

• 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.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for the Construction Inspector III include

• Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material and assists in determining cause for material problems.
• Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience

Construction Inspector I: No experience required.

Construction Inspector II: *1 year experience in construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.

Construction Inspector III: *2 years experience in 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

Licenses and Certifications

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

Competencies

The required competencies for the Construction Inspector I include

• Considerable knowledge of
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Basic traffic management and control procedures
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

• Proficient skill in
• 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
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

• Other attributes
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals

The required competencies for the Construction Inspector II include

• Extensive knowledge of
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Construction engineering policies and