Construction Inspector I or II

Texas Department of Transportation; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schec

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program with Leave

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation’s Paris District seeks qualified candidates for Construction Inspector I or II, based at the Paris Headquarters. This role monitors construction activities, ensuring compliance with plans, specs, and safety standards, collaborating with contractors and project teams in field and office settings.

MIN QUALIFICATIONS include a high school diploma, valid driver’s license, and potential for experience-based placement in Inspector I or II.

Qualifications

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
• Construction Inspector I: No experience required. Construction Inspector II: 1 year of construction/inspection experience or related work.
• Valid driver’s license; ability to drive state vehicle.
• Knowledge of plans, specifications, estimates, and inspection methods.

Responsibilities

• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and attendees.
• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Consults with project engineers and inspectors on progress and issues.
• Drives a state vehicle and monitors highway construction per plans.
• Maintains project records and assists in reports and change orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Job description

Job Description - Construction Inspector I or II (2602724)

Job Description

Construction Inspector I or II - ( 2602724 )

Position Information

The Paris District is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented candidate for the Construction Inspector I or II position based at the Paris Headquarters. In this role, you will monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of transportation construction projects while building your knowledge of the highway construction industry. You will collaborate closely with contractors, project teams, and district staff in both field and office environments. We are looking for someone who demonstrates a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork and delivering quality results.

The Paris District has three core values: Improve our safety, Value our employees, and Preserve our assets.

This job opening is for one Construction Inspector I or II depending on business need and applicant's qualifications and experience. Qualification and experience will determine the applicant's position and pay. The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position based on the applicant’s work experience, education, skill level and all other appropriate factors, and based on business needs

Construction Inspector I – B18 | $45,521 - $71,055 yearly
Construction Inspector II – B19 | $48,244 - $76,028 yearly

Minimum Salary

45,521.00

Maximum Salary

76,028.00

Pay Basis

Yearly FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Work Locations

Paris District Headquarters 3500 SW LOOP 286 Paris 75460

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift

Day Job

Shift Details

Monday - Friday | 8AM to 5PM | 40 Hrs

Location Flexibility

Onsite

Benefits and Perks

• 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)

Construction Inspector I

• 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.
• Drives a state vehicle and ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.
• 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.
• Performs drafting, design and/or surveying work.
• Prepares monthly and final estimates.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Construction Inspector II

• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
• Prepares and reviews correspondence.
• 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.

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 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.

Construction Inspector I or II

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Basic traffic management and control procedures and Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Applicable laws, industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications and systems
• Performing basic roadway design and drafting
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry

Construction Inspector II

• Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
• Applying engineering principles, practices and methods in job responsibilities
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications and systems
• Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of other.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
• Subject to noiseSubject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to air and skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another

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.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Level

Non-Management

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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.