Construction Inspector I-III (Dumas AE)

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Join our team as a Construction Inspector I, II, or III at the Dumas Area Office of TxDOT's Amarillo District and help shape the future of Texas. As a Construction Inspector, you’ll ensure the quality and safety of roads, bridges, and more—right in your own community. This is more than just a job; it’s a long-term opportunity to grow your skills, work alongside dedicated professionals, and make a lasting impact across the Amarillo District. If you're ready to build a stable, rewarding career with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

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

Looking for a career where your work truly matters? Join our team as a Construction Inspector I, II, or III at the Dumas Area Office of TxDOT's Amarillo District and help shape the future of Texas. As a Construction Inspector, you’ll ensure the quality and safety of roads, bridges, and more—right in your own community. This is more than just a job; it’s a long-term opportunity to grow your skills, work alongside dedicated professionals, and make a lasting impact across the Amarillo District. If you're ready to build a stable, rewarding career with purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

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

Moore Co Maint Sec (04MOORECO)
1249 N MADDOX AVE
Dumas, 79029

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)

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. May train others. 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:

The essential duties for the Construction Inspector I include:

• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.

• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.

• Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.

• 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 adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.

• 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.

• Prepares monthly and final estimates.

• 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 essential duties for the Construction Inspector II include:

• 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.

Additional essential duties for the Construction Inspector III include:

• Ensures prompt notification and/or repair of any deterioration or damage that could be hazardous to the traveling public or more costly to repair if neglected.

• Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material and assists in determining cause for material problems.

• Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.

• Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.

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. May train others. 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:

The essential duties for the Construction Inspector I include:

• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.

• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.

• Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.

• 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 adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.

• 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.

• Prepares monthly and final estimates.

• 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 essential duties for the Construction Inspector II include:

• 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.

Additional essential duties for the Construction Inspector III include:

• Ensures prompt notification and/or repair of any deterioration or damage that could be hazardous to the traveling public or more costly to repair if neglected.

• Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material and assists in determining cause for material problems.

• Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.

• Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

• Construction Inspector I: No experience required.

• Construction Inspector II: *1 year experience

• Construction Inspector III: *2 years’ experience

* Experience must be 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:

The required competencies for the Construction Inspector I include:

Considerable knowledge of

• Applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems

• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements

• Construction engineering policies and procedures

• Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

• Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures

• Basic traffic management and control procedures

• Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Proficient skill in

• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations

• Interpreting applicable information

• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others

• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Some skill in

• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external

• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports

Ability to

• Communicate effectively