E093 Construction Inspector I-III - Junction Area Office
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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The Construction Inspector inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports, and related structures meet plans and specifications. The role consults with contractors and project personnel on progress and problems, and may perform materials tests and fabrication-site inspections. Duties vary by level, with higher levels adding data and assessment support, mentoring, construction-record reviews, and independent work planning.
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Construction Inspector I/II: 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.Construction Inspector III: 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 materials 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.Essential Duties:The essential duties for Construction Inspector I include: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 andconstruction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance withplans and specifications.Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans or airport closure plans and ensures compliance with approved safetystandards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.The essential duties for Construction Inspector II include those listed above and:Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plandevelopment by others.Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods. The essential duties for Construction Inspector III include those listed above and:Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges andrelated structures in accordance with plans and specifications.Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed andmaterials meet required standards.Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
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