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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION E093 Construction Inspector I or II- Gainesville or Bowie in GAINESVILLE, Texas
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. Essential Duties:Construction Inspector IAnalyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.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 with plans and specifications.Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required.Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.Drives a state vehicle to observe and inspect 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.Additional duties for a Construction Inspector II include:Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed andmaterials meet required standards.Assists in planning and coordinating office operations.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.Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.