Construction Inspector IV or V - Mount Pleasant, TX

About the role

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges, and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Oversees preparation of monthly and final estimates.
• Assists Project Engineers in determining the number of inspectors needed on assigned projects.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives, and contractors’ superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures adherence to approved safety standards.
• Serves as a lead worker or project leader.
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Additional duties for Construction Inspector V include:
  • Represents the Department in dealings with producers and suppliers.
  • Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development.

Requirements

• Construction Inspector IV – 3 years of experience in construction inspection or transportation engineering experience. Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Construction Inspector V – 4 years of experience in construction inspection or transportation engineering experience. Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Skills

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Applicable laws, rules and regulations
• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines and specification codes
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Basic traffic management and control procedures
• Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Scheduling work assignments
• Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
• Maintaining a safe working relationship
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Subject to vibration
• Subject to hazards—moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
• Subject to atmospheric conditions—fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
• Required to wear protective gear—respirator, hard hat, or other device
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
• Climbing—ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc.
• Balancing—walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
• Stooping—bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
• Kneeling—bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
• Standing—prolonged periods of time
• Fingering—picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
• Talking—expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing—perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
• Repetitive Motion—substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity—work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
• Close Visual Acuity—work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
• Close Visual Acuity—using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts
• Visual Acuity—operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity—determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures

Pay

• Construction Inspector IV (B21) – $54,278.00 – $87,046.00
• Construction Inspector V (B22) – $57,614.00 – $93,138.00