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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION E093 Construction Inspector I or II - Lufkin Area Office in Lufkin, 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. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details.Essential Duties:Construction Inspector I Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.Drives to ensure 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 or airport closure plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Construction Inspector IIThe essential duties for this job include those listed above and the following:Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel. DisasterRecoveryJob