Construction Inspector

  • Houston, Texas
  • Full Time
Construction Inspector
Location: Houston, Tx / Local travel to the fields
Pay Rate: $39/hr
Schedule: Hybrid / 3 days in office / 2 work from home

Description:
  • The Construction Inspector position monitors the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for projects of routine to moderate complexity
  • Assists PM and CM in job responsibilities; includes time both in the office as well as out in the field
Responsibilities:
  • Oversees, inspects, and monitors contractual fieldwork which includes excavations, boring, placement of hand hole, aerial strand and fiber cable installation, and restoration of work areas
  • Schedules work and inspection phases with contractors, superintendent, and agency personnel
  • Advises contractors of violations and recommends adjustments to operations; ensures adherence to proper state-regulated safety procedures
  • Takes field measurements of trenches, restoration areas, and/or street cuts based on the drawings/as-builts to verify contractor billing; checks placement of and performs quality reviews of construction
  • Understands and maintains clearances (electrical and communication requirements)
  • Recommends changes to construction plans to meet field conditions or provide project cost savings.
  • Maintains project records which include daily diaries, materials notebooks, as-built plans, and pay quantity records
  • Evaluates and monitors progress schedules, prepares work orders, and monthly estimates.
  • Uploads documents and task advancement
  • Schedules and attends 3rd party walks
  • Manages release of materials.-Reviews A&E deliverables (structural, drawings, 1As).
  • Participates in bid process and provides input
  • Advances PMT tasks and completes administrative tasks, as needed
Education/Certifications:
  • High School Degree or equivalent required-
  • Two year technical degree preferred
  • A valid driver's license required
Experience/Minimum Requirements
  • Two (2) + years of related telecom experience
Expectations:
  • Knowledge of budget development and execution
  • Knowledge of construction management process
  • Knowledge of site acquisition procedures, including regulatory and permitting process
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints
  • Ability to direct and diagnose work flow problems, critical paths and institute remedies
  • Customer focused orientation with a strong problem solving approach
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Time management skills
  • Knowledge of wireless/telecommunications technologies and platforms
  • Computer support (excel and mapping) and power experience and troubleshooting
  • Attention to detail
Working Conditions:
  • This role falls into our hybrid work model working in your assigned office approximately 60% of the time (3 days per week) and where you do your best work 40% (2 days per week)
  • Will be required to travel to project sites with exposure to heavy equipment and environmental conditions 90% of the time
  • Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions 10% of the time
Job ID: 477826494
Originally Posted on: 5/20/2025

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