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E096 Construction Inspector IV or V - Mount Pleasant, TX
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What they do
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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•$74k Per Year E096 Construction Inspector IV or V
•Mount Pleasant, TX
TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Occupation:
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other
Location:
Mount Pleasant, TX
•754560891
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift
Posted:
09/01/2026
Positions available: 1
Source:
WorkInTexas
Web Site:
WorkInTexas
Onsite /
Remote:
Selection Required
Updated:
09/01/2026
Expires:
09/16/2026
Agency Job ID:
2602252
Job #: 17063822
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 . 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. May lead 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. May perform material tests/manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Work requires contact with other governmental agencies and private entities to include contractors. Employees at this level are virtually self-supervising and assume direct accountability for the work product.
Essential Duties:
Construction Inspector IV and VOversees 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.
Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges, and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
Oversees preparation of monthly and final estimates.
Assists Project Engineers in determining the number of inspectors needed on assigned projects.
Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
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 inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.
Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans and ensures adherence to approved safety standards.
Serves as a lead worker or project leaderTrains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
Performs all other duties as assigned Additional duties for Construction Inspector V include:
Represents the Department in dealings with producers and suppliersPerforms engineering=related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development.