Construction Inspector III or IV- Liberty Area Office

The Beaumont District is looking for a Construction Inspector III or IV to join us in our Liberty Area Office. 

Salary Plan/Grade: 

Construction Inspector III (B20): $51,158 - $81,351/yearly 

Construction Inspector IV (B21): 54,278 - $87,046/yearly

The Texas Department of Transportation reserves the sole right in determining the level of position offered based on the applicant's skill level, education, work experience, and all other appropriate factors and based on business needs. 

At TxDOT, we value work-life balance and are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive range of benefits and programs, including:

• Retirement Plans
• Alternative and/or Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Leave and Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for Full-Time Employees
• On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Holistic Wellness Program with Leave Incentives
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
• Family-Friendly Policies and Programs

In 2024, TxDOT was recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents, and many of our offices statewide are also designated as Texas Mother-Friendly Worksites. These recognitions reflect our dedication to supporting families and promoting a healthy work-life balance.

For a complete list of our total compensation package please visit our website at: Total Compensation Package
To view benefits available to all State of Texas employees visit: Benefits at a Glance | ERS (texas.gov)

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. 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: 

Construction Inspector III: 

• Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and
  related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with
  plans and specifications.
• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Prepares and reviews correspondence.
• Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Construction Inspector IV:

The above and:

• Ensures inspectors turn in monthly estimates in an accurate and timely manner to facilitate payments to contractors.
• Oversees preparation of monthly and final estimates.
• Assists Project Engineers in determining number of inspectors needed on assigned projects.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with
  plans and specifications.
• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• 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 and reviews correspondence.
• Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.
• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies. 

Experience:  

Construction Inspector III: 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 

Construction Inspector IV: 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: 

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Basic traffic management and control procedures
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering
  calculations
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Communicate effectively
• Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.)
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
  support business objectives and goals

Consttruction Inspector IV: 

The above and: 

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
• Basic traffic management and control procedures
• The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering
  calculations
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
• Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
• Instructing others
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Communicate effectively
• Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.)
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that
  support business objectives and goals

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: 

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
• 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
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
• Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels;receive information by oral communication

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

   

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 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) – does not authorize “medical marijuana” under a state law to be a valid medical explanation for a positive drug test result for an employee in this position. 

TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category. 

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information