Transportation Construction Inspector

Overview

Inspect and document roadway and bridge construction, ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• site inspection
• quantity calc
• survey ops
• as-built drawings
• material auditing
• daily reporting

Tasks

-Develop and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, sub-consultants, and clients -Be able to calculate asphalt and concrete placement and accurately document for correct material placed. -Perform daily inspection and documentation of road and bridge construction projects and ensure conformance with contract documents. -May handle and move items up to 50 lbs. for various needs. -Traverse over rough terrain and constantly position self to operate miscellaneous survey equipment. -Occasionally ascend/descend ladders into trenches or onto roofs when inspecting construction and land development sites. -Measurement, calculation, and computation of quantities and construction material usage. Create As-built drawings and prepare project pay items for Audit. -Be able to obtain material tickets and invoices on site to assure correct material is being delivered. File accurately in project files to back up calcs & drawings for audit. -Maintain daily reports of construction activities, including those of subcontractor activities.

Requirements

• projectwise
• site manager
• txdot
• osha 10
• roadway inspection
• valid license

What You Bring

-Experience in Microsoft applications, Site Manager, and ProjectWise software. Be able to run Progressive estimates on above software. -Required accountability due to handling public funds by issuing estimates from public agency to private contractors. -Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, as-builts, and associated contract documents. -Roadway and bridge construction inspection experience, preferably with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and/or North Texas Tolling Authority (NTTA). -Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Excessive traffic violations and/or accidents during employment, will result in losing the privilege of operating company vehicle and possible termination. -Knowledge of TxDOT construction standards, specifications, and methods. Be able to interpret contracts & special provisions, plans and specifications. -Ability to work well with supervision and coworkers and positively contribute to the work environment. -OSHA 10 certification, confined space certification, fall protection certification; are all a plus. -Must be able to walk on unfinished grade and adjust to weather elements, throughout the year. This position is 90% working outside the office setting. Must be able to walk and stand in open air for long periods of time. -May be subject to exposure to extreme outdoor weather conditions, hazardous materials and chemicals, heavy construction equipment, confined spaces, heights, and air and waterborne pathogens. -Must be punctual. May require night work. Due to the nature of construction inspection, it may require overtime and working on weekends.

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Benefits

-Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees. -Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits. -Merit-based financial rewards. -Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance. -Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

About Tetra Tech

-Leveraging a signature science-driven approach, it tackles complex problems in water, environmental restoration and sustainable infrastructure. -It organizes itself into government and commercial/international groups, enabling tailored expertise across public and private sectors. -Its Digital Systems division develops advanced analytics and visualization tools (like FusionMap®), supporting clients in grid reliability and AI infrastructure. -Unusual among engineering firms, it bridges traditional civil projects with cutting-edge digital and AI-enabled infrastructure solutions.

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