Texas Department of Transportation
Construction Inspector III or IV
Texas Department of Transportation, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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 material tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites Needless. 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.
Construction Inspector IV Oversees inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution. Oversees statewide oversight activities for construction projects; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution and/or provides statewide technical assistance and training in support of implementation, oversight and review of SiteManager activities]. Trains others. May lead the work of professional and technical employees. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work .May perform material tests/manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities to include contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties Construction Inspector III
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.
Construction Inspector IV
Includes all essential duties listed for Construction Inspector III asredd as well as:
Composes correspondence, reports and supporting documents; files; orders supplies and equipment.
May serve as a lead worker Franse a quicklight or project leader.
Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
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.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Construction Inspector III Education:
High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience:
2 years of 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.
Construction Inspector IV Education:
High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience:
3 years of 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 Construction Inspector III
Extensive knowledge of:
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
Basic traffic management and control procedures
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Considerable knowledge of:
Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Expert skill in:
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
Construction Inspector IV
Includes all competencies listed for Construction Inspector III as well as:
Extensive knowledge of:
Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Considerable knowledge of:
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
_PKT proficient skill in:
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Construction Inspector III and IV
Subject to environmental conditions;एक protection from weather but not temperature changes
Subject to noise
Subject to vibration
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
Conditions of Employment Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre‑employment physical.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment extensively 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) Twigation, does not author‐ize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
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Construction Inspector IV Oversees inspection of construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution. Oversees statewide oversight activities for construction projects; acts as a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution and/or provides statewide technical assistance and training in support of implementation, oversight and review of SiteManager activities]. Trains others. May lead the work of professional and technical employees. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work .May perform material tests/manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities to include contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties Construction Inspector III
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.
Construction Inspector IV
Includes all essential duties listed for Construction Inspector III asredd as well as:
Composes correspondence, reports and supporting documents; files; orders supplies and equipment.
May serve as a lead worker Franse a quicklight or project leader.
Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
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.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Construction Inspector III Education:
High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience:
2 years of 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.
Construction Inspector IV Education:
High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
Experience:
3 years of 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 Construction Inspector III
Extensive knowledge of:
Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
Basic traffic management and control procedures
Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
Considerable knowledge of:
Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Expert skill in:
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
Construction Inspector IV
Includes all competencies listed for Construction Inspector III as well as:
Extensive knowledge of:
Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments
Construction engineering policies and procedures
Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
Considerable knowledge of:
Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
_PKT proficient skill in:
Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Construction Inspector III and IV
Subject to environmental conditions;एक protection from weather but not temperature changes
Subject to noise
Subject to vibration
Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
Conditions of Employment Please click this link to read the standard conditions of employment for all positions: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT)
This job has been identified as physically demanding and will require a pre‑employment physical.
Must pass a drug test prior to employment extensively 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) Twigation, does not author‐ize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position.
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