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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION E093 Construction Inspector I or II - Del Rio, Texas in Del Rio, 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 DutiesConstruction Inspector I or II: 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/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. Observes and inspects ongoing construction work. Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others. Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project. Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Construction Inspector II: Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards. Serves as a lead worker or project leader.

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