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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION E095 Construction Inspector III, IV, or V in Rosenberg, Texas
Construction Inspector IIIInspects 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. Construction Inspector IVOversees 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 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 approval of all engineering-related work. May perform material tests and 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. Construction Inspector VOversees 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 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 approval of all engineering-related work. May perform material tests and 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.Essential Duties: Construction Inspector IIIReviews 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.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 contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and 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.Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.Prepares monthly and final estimates.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Construction Inspector IVIncludes all essential duties listed for Construction Inspector III as well as:Oversees preparation of monthly and final estimates.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.Performs other job responsibil ties as assigned.Construction Inspector VIncludes all essential duties listed for Construction Inspector III and IV as well as:Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.