Construction Inspector I, II, or III - Beaumont Area Office

Essential Duties

• Calls for payment adjustments based on 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 adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
• Drives to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Makes observations and inspections of ongoing construction work.
• Performs drafting, design, and surveying work.
• Aids in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.
• 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.
• Construction Inspector III: 2 YEARS construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.

Competencies

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• 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 working environment
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Communicate effectively

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to noise.
• Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• 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.
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.