Construction Inspector I, II or III-Bexar Metro AO - (2503273)
Position Information
The Bexar Metro Area Office is looking for a Construction Inspector I, II or III to oversee and inspect several of our high profile construction projects.
In addition to construction projects, the Construction Inspector will also be responsible for routine maintenance inspections, assisting our maintenance section with challenges, and assisting our Area Office in Emergency Events.
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience, grow your career, and be exposed to a wide range of projects.
At TxDOT, we value employee work-life balance. In keeping with our commitment to this value, our employees benefit from a wide array of programs and activities that include an extensive wellness program, career development programs, retirement benefits, tuition assistance, and various other benefits. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply today!
Annual Salary Ranges
Construction Inspector I (B18) - $45,521- $71,055
Construction Inspector II (B19) - $48,244- $76,028
Construction Inspector III (B20) - $51,158- $81,351
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
: 45,521.00
Maximum Salary
: 81,351.00
Pay Basis
: Yearly FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Work Locations
:
Bexar Metro Area/ East Maint
9320 SE LOOP 410
San Antonio 78223
Travel
: Yes, 10 % of the Time Shift: Day Job Shift Details: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm 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
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 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.
Essential Duties:
Construction Inspector I
- Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
- Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
- Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees
- Calculates payments due contractors for work completed
- 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 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
- 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
- Supports district maintenance personnel in charge of district routine maintenance inspections
- Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project
- Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
Construction Inspector II
In addition to the duties listed above
- 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.
- Prepares and reviews correspondence.
- Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel
- Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections
- Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management
- 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
- Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities
- 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 airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications
- Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products
- 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
- 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
- Supports district maintenance personnel in charge of district routine maintenance inspections
- Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
- Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods
- Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project
Construction Inspector III
In addition to the duties listed above
- Assists Project Engineers in determining number of inspectors needed on assigned projects.
- Ensures prompt notification and repair of any deterioration or damage that could be hazardous to the traveling public
- Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
- 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.
- 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.
- May assist in planning and coordinating office operations.
- Prepares and reviews correspondence.
- Prepares monthly and final estimates.
- Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan
- Serves as a lead worker or project leader.
- Works with Federal Highway Administration representatives to ensure compliance with regulations for assigned projects.
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 of experience in construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience.
- Construction Inspector III: 2 years of experience 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:
- 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
- Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
- Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
- Applicable testing methods, processes and procedures
- Basic traffic management and control procedures
- The Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
- Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules and regulations
- Persuasion and negotiation of critical issues
- Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
- Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations
- Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry
- Using surveying tools, equipment and instruments
- Interpreting applicable information
- Using applicable hand and power tools, equipment, and mechanical devices of the trade
- Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others
- 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
- Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
- Move up to 50 pounds (See essential duties for example of items to be moved.)
- Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
- Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision
- Construction engineering policies and procedures
- Basic roadway design
- Applicable surveying procedures, standards, and instruments
- Mechanical equipment operation and maintenance
- Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities
- Application of engineering fundamentals
- Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
- Overseeing and coordinating projects and program activities
- Instructing others
- Training in a classroom, office, or field environment
- Leading, assigning, reviewing, and monitoring the work of others
- Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes
- Subject to outside environmental conditions; no effective weather protection
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise
- Subject to vibration
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Subject to atmospheric conditions-fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation
- Subject to air and skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Works frequently in small/crawl spaces; manholes; areas that can cause claustrophobia
- Works in narrow aisles or passageways
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
- Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
- Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling
- Stooping-bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist
- Kneeling-bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee(s)
- Crouching-bending body downward and forward by bending leg(s) and spine
- Crawling-moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet
- Reaching-extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
- Standing-prolonged periods of time
- Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another
- Pushing-using upper extremities to press against object with force to move in a direction
- Pulling-using upper extremities to exert force moving objects in a sustained motion
- Lifting-raising objects from lower to higher position/horizontally to a different position
- Fingering-picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand
- Grasping-applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm
- Feeling-determining size, shape, temperature or texture of objects
- Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words
- Hearing-perceive sound at normal speaking levels; receive information by oral communication
- Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and fingers
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
- Close Visual Acuity-work includes visual inspection of small defects/parts
- Close Visual Acuity-using measurement devices; and assembly or fabrication parts
- Visual Acuity-operate machines, such as drill presses, power saws, and mills
- Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and heavy equipment
- Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
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 for safety impact positions. 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.
Job
: Engineering/Engr Support
Schedule
: Full-time
Employee Status
: Regular
Job Type
: Standard
Job Level
: Non-Management
Job Posting
: Nov 24, 2025, 9:28:35 PM
Unposting Date
: Dec 12, 2025, 5:59:00 AM
State Job Title/s: Engineering Specialist III/II/I State Job Code/s: 2129, 2128, 2127
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.
To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions
Applicant Information
The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.
Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information
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