Construction Inspector - Liberty AO

Job Title

Construction Inspector I – Liberty AO (2600062)

TxDOT's Beaumont District is looking for a Construction Inspector I to join us in our Liberty Area Office. Are you looking for a long career with great work‑life balance, many great benefits, opportunities for retirement? If so, this position may be the one for you.

Physical

Work Location:

209 Layl Dr., Liberty, TX 77575

Construction Inspector I (B18): $45,521 - $71,055

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: $71,055.00

Pay Basis:
Yearly

FLSA Status:
Nonexempt

Liberty Area Office – 209 Layl Dr., Liberty, TX 77575

Yes, 10% of the time

Day Shift, 40 hours, Onsite

• 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.

• 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 a 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.
• Reports to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work.
• Attends pre‑construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• Calculates payments due to 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 contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Prepares monthly and final estimates.
• 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.

• High‑school graduate or equivalent.
• No experience required; college education or technical training may substitute for experience on a year per year basis.
• Valid driver’s license (position requires driving a state vehicle).
• Performing calculations using algebra, trigonometry and geometry.
• 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.
• 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.

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes.
• Subject to outside…