Construction Inspector I, II, or III - Big Spring, TX
Texas Department of Transportation
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Job summary
The Texas Department of Transportation is seeking Construction Inspector I/II/III professionals to oversee highway and related project inspections in the Big Spring area. The job involves field and office work, coordination with engineers and contractors, and ensuring work complies with plans and specifications.
Candidates should have a High School Grad or Equivalent, a valid driver license, and relevant inspection experience.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Grad or Equivalent.
- Experience: Inspector I – none; Inspector II – 1 year in construction/inspection or related fields; Inspector III – 2 years in construction/inspection or related fields.
- Licenses: Valid Driver License and Safety Impact Certificate.
Responsibilities
- Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
- Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
- Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
- Consults with Project Engineers and contractors on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
- 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 safety standards.
Education
Job description
Construction Inspector I
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
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. 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 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 highway 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 objective.]
- Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
- Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
- Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prepares and reviews correspondence.
- Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.
- Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
- Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
- Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
- Serves as a lead worker or project leader.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
- 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.
- Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
- Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.
- Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
- May assist in planning and coordinating office operations.
- Serves as a lead worker or project leader.
- Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: NONE
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: *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 fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent.) Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. No supervisory experience required.
Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience: *2 YEARS construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent)
- Valid Driver License. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
- 404: Mandatory: Safety Impact Certificate
- 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
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
- Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
- Scheduling work assignments
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.)
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
- Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision
- Construction engineering policies and procedures
- Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
- Basic traffic management and control procedures
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
- Appraisal practices, standards, and inspections
- Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports Interpreting applicable information
- Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
- Instructing others
- 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 roadway design
- Instructing others
- Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
- There will be a job simulation during any scheduled interviews.
- Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
- Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Talking- expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
Please read the standard conditions of employment: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.
- This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre-employment physical.
- Must pass a drug test prior to employment for safety impact positions. This is a Safety Impact position and will be subject to random drug testing.
- Please note that the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation – 49 CFR Part 40, at 40.151(e) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
The Big Spring Area Office is looking for a Construction Inspector to help oversee construction projects in the Big Spring Area and surrounding counties for the Abilene District. Construction Inspectors perform detailed inspections and project management for highway construction projects of widely varying size and scope, from major interstate reconstruction, highway rehabilitations, bridge replacements, pedestrian upgrades, and much more. This position may include both office and outdoor work.
Construction Inspector I: B18 ($45,521.00 - $71,055.00/yearly)
Construction Inspector II: B19 ($48,244.00 - $76,028.00/yearly)
Construction Inspector III: B20:($51,158.00 - $81,351.00/yearly)
At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:
- 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
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)
Engineering/Engr Support
Full-time
Regular
Non-Management
Sep 25, 2026, 9:34:27 AM
Engineering Specialist I/II/III
TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Additional Applicant Information for applicants
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