Construction Inspector V or VI

Construction Inspector V or VI - (2501454)

Position Information

TxDOT's Fort Worth District is seeking a Construction Inspector V or VI in our North Tarrant County Area Office to join us in the inspection and oversight of essential projects. Depending on skill level, this employee will perform all facets of bridge inspection, roadway inspection, environmental compliance, and materials inspection. Duties will include inspection of construction work performed by contractors, field testing and ensuring contractors are following plans and specifications.

TxDOT offers a rewarding blend of professional challenges, teamwork, outstanding training programs, opportunity for growth and advancement, and commendable work/life balance. Come be a part of our team, apply now!

This posting is for one (1) Construction Inspector V or VI position, depending on business need and applicants' qualifications. 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

Minimum Salary: 57,614.00 Maximum Salary: 93,138.00

Pay Basis: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Work Locations: Euless Ae Office / Mnt Section 2501 W EULESS BLVD Euless 76040

Other Locations: UST-Texas-Fort Worth

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Shift: Day Job

Location Flexibility: Onsite

Benefits and Perks

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)

Position Description

Oversees 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 a consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution. Trains others. Leads the work of professional and technical employees. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities to include contractors. May perform material tests/manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.

Essential Duties:

Construction Inspector V:

Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review

activities for plan development.

Trains and makes training-related recommendations to staff on new operations.

Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.

Ensures inspectors turn in monthly estimates in an accurate and timely manner to facilitate payments to contractors.

Assist in planning and coordinating office operations.

Serves as a lead worker or project leader.

Oversees preparation of monthly and final estimates.

Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan

development by others.

Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Additional duties for Construction Inspector VI:

Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management

Assists Project Engineers in determining number of inspectors needed on assigned projects.

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.

Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.

Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.

Minimum Qualifications:

Construction Inspector V:

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

Experience: 4 years of experience in construction inspection or transportation engineering 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 VI:

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

Experience: 5 years of experience in construction inspection or transportation engineering 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 V & VI:

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver's license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Construction Inspector V:

Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes

Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others

Coordinating labor, materials, and equipment

Instructing others

Additional competencies for Construction Inspector VI:

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

Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques

Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures

Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues

Scheduling work assignments

Interpreting applicable information

Instructing others

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 forsafetyimpactpositions.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.

Required to work weekends and holidays.

Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.

Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

Job: Engineering/Engr Support

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Job Type: Standard

Job Level: Non-Management

Job Posting: May 23, 2025, 8:01:30 AM Unposting Date: Jun 9, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist V or VI State Job Code/s: 2131 / 2132

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS)

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.