Senior Construction Inspector — ITS & Traffic Signals

Texas Department of Transportation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plans

Alternative and/or Flexible Work Sched

Paid Leave and Holidays

Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full‑

On-the-Job Training

Tuition Assistance Program

Holistic Wellness Program

Career Development and Advancement

Family-Friendly Policies

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation in Houston seeks a Construction Inspector III or IV to join the Traffic Systems Area Office. You will inspect construction methods and workmanship on roadways, bridges, traffic signals, and related structures, serving as a lead inspector where assigned.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, mentoring staff, determining inspector staffing, and ensuring work complies with plans.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Grad or Equivalent.
• Experience: 2 years of experience in construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists Project Engineers in determining number of inspectors needed on assigned projects.
• 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.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

2 years of experience in construction/inspection/engineering support

Job description

Texas Department of Transportation in Houston seeks a Construction Inspector III or IV to join the Traffic Systems Area Office. You will inspect construction methods and workmanship on roadways, bridges, traffic signals, and related structures, serving as a lead inspector where assigned.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, mentoring staff, determining inspector staffing, and ensuring work complies with plans.