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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
E093 Construction Inspector I-III - Junction Area Office
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A Construction or Building Inspector inspects new construction or renovated buildings to check for compliance with government safety codes and zoning requirements. Checks building structures and foundations, or provides inspections of electrical systems, plumbing or heating and cooling systems, or building elevators.
$60,824 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
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Position range in Concho Valley $58k•$89k Per Year E093 Construction Inspector I-III•Junction Area Office
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 andconstruction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance withplans and specifications.
Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans or airport closure plans and ensures compliance with approved safetystandards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
The essential duties for Construction Inspector II include those listed above and:
Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plandevelopment by others.
Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods. The essential duties for Construction Inspector III include those listed above and:
Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges andrelated structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed andmaterials meet required standards.
Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Occupation:
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherLocation:
Junction, TX•76849Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
08/21/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Selection RequiredUpdated:
08/21/2026Expires:
08/21/2027Agency Job ID:
2602188 Job #: 17059205 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Day Shift Help for .Construction Inspector I/II:
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.Construction Inspector III:
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. Trains 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 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:
The essential duties for Construction Inspector I include: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 andconstruction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance withplans and specifications.
Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans or airport closure plans and ensures compliance with approved safetystandards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
The essential duties for Construction Inspector II include those listed above and:
Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plandevelopment by others.
Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods. The essential duties for Construction Inspector III include those listed above and:
Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges andrelated structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed andmaterials meet required standards.
Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.