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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
E093 Construction Inspector I/II/III/IV/V (Odessa Area Lab)
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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
Job Description
Between $46k and
$93k
Per Year
Position range in Ector County $37k - $79k Per Year E093 Construction Inspector
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.
Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
Drives/travels to geographically separated fabrication plants/project sites to monitors program status; perform unannounced inspection of operations, and problem resolution.
Independently schedules, coordinates and performs in plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits at local an/or geographically separated locations.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
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.
Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Drives/travels to geographically separated fabrication plants/project sites to monitors program status; perform unannounced inspection of operations, and problem resolution.
Independently schedules, coordinates and performs in plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits at local an/or geographically separated locations.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material and assists in determining cause for material problems.
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.
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.
Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
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.
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.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Drives/travels to geographically separated fabrication plants/project sites to monitors program status; perform unannounced inspection of operations, and problem resolution.
Schedules, coordinates and performs in-plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits.
Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
Independently schedules, coordinates and performs in plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits at local an/or geographically separated locations.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Composes correspondence, reports and supporting documents; files; orders supplies and equipment.
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.
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.
Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material and assists in determining cause for material problems.
Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Prepares and reviews correspondence.
Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
Schedules, coordinates and performs in-plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits.
Observes and inspects ongoing fabrication processes of structural steel bridge girders, pre-stressed concrete bridge girders and other structural components.
Independently schedules, coordinates and performs in plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits at local an/or geographically separated locations.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Rejects substandard material and informs producers and suppliers of material and production problemsRepresents the Department in dealings with producers and suppliers.
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.
Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
Assists Project Engineers in determining number of inspectors needed on assigned projects.
Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
Composes correspondence, reports and supporting documents; files; orders supplies and equipment.
Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standardsEnsures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material and assists in determining cause for material problems.
Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Prepares and reviews correspondence.
Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
Drives/travels to geographically separated fabrication plants/project sites to monitors program status; perform unannounced inspection of operations, and problem resolution.
Schedules, coordinates and performs in-plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits.
Independently schedules, coordinates and performs in plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits at local an/or geographically separated locations.
Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
I/II/III/IV/V
(Odessa Area Lab)TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Occupation:
Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherLocation:
Odessa, TX - 79761Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
07/06/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Selection RequiredUpdated:
07/07/2026Expires:
08/05/2026Agency Job ID:
2601544 Job #: 17037196 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 . 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.Essential Duties:
Construction Inspector IAdvises 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.
Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
Drives/travels to geographically separated fabrication plants/project sites to monitors program status; perform unannounced inspection of operations, and problem resolution.
Independently schedules, coordinates and performs in plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits at local an/or geographically separated locations.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Essential Duties:
Construction Inspector IISame duties as a level I plus:Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
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.
Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.
Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Drives/travels to geographically separated fabrication plants/project sites to monitors program status; perform unannounced inspection of operations, and problem resolution.
Independently schedules, coordinates and performs in plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits at local an/or geographically separated locations.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Essential Duties:
Construction Inspector IIISame duties as a level I and II plus:Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material and assists in determining cause for material problems.
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.
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.
Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
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.
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.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Drives/travels to geographically separated fabrication plants/project sites to monitors program status; perform unannounced inspection of operations, and problem resolution.
Schedules, coordinates and performs in-plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits.
Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
Independently schedules, coordinates and performs in plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits at local an/or geographically separated locations.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Essential Duties:
Construction Inspector IVSame duties as a level I, II and III plus:Composes correspondence, reports and supporting documents; files; orders supplies and equipment.
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.
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.
Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material and assists in determining cause for material problems.
Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Prepares and reviews correspondence.
Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
Schedules, coordinates and performs in-plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits.
Observes and inspects ongoing fabrication processes of structural steel bridge girders, pre-stressed concrete bridge girders and other structural components.
Independently schedules, coordinates and performs in plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits at local an/or geographically separated locations.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Essential Duties:
Construction Inspector VSame duties as a level I,II,III, and IV plus:Rejects substandard material and informs producers and suppliers of material and production problemsRepresents the Department in dealings with producers and suppliers.
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.
Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
Assists Project Engineers in determining number of inspectors needed on assigned projects.
Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
Composes correspondence, reports and supporting documents; files; orders supplies and equipment.
Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division project managers.
Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standardsEnsures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
Informs plant personnel of material or production problems, rejects substandard material and assists in determining cause for material problems.
Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.
Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.
Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
Prepares and reviews correspondence.
Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.
Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.
Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
Drives/travels to geographically separated fabrication plants/project sites to monitors program status; perform unannounced inspection of operations, and problem resolution.
Schedules, coordinates and performs in-plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits.
Independently schedules, coordinates and performs in plant structural product inspections and intermediate audits at local an/or geographically separated locations.
Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.
Performs other job responsibilities as assigned