Do you want a career to improve the transportation infrastructure in Laredo? The Laredo Area Office is looking for a motivated candidate for the Construction Inspector I role where we are currently managing over $750 Million worth of construction improvement projects. This position will be responsible for monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Come be a part of the TxDOT family with a workforce of over 13,000 employees statewide. Apply today and help us keep improving Texas roadways while contributing to our growing community!

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)

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:

• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and attendees.
• Calculates payments due to contractors for work completed.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control 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.
• 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.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

No experience required.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid US driver’s license at time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

Considerable knowledge of:

• 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.

Proficient skill in:

• Performing calculations to include material and labor estimates, expenses, technical survey data and engineering calculations.
• Maintaining a safe and effective working relationship with others.

Other Attributes:

• 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.
  

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to hazards - moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals.
• Medium work: Lift up to 50lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25lbs.
• Climbing – ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Balancing – walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Stooping – bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.
  

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the standard conditions of employment: Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.

• 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.

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.

Click on the appropriate occupational category to view the MOS codes

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.

Additional Applicant Information for applicants