Construction Inspector

  • RICHARDSON - CITY OF
  • Richardson, Texas
  • Full Time
Between $48k and

$71k

Per Year

DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Dallas County $43k - $75k Per Year

Construction Inspector

RICHARDSON - CITY OF

Occupation: Construction and Building Inspectors

Location: RICHARDSON, TX - 75080

Positions available: 2

Job #: 16843916

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 3/27/2025

Updated: 6/6/2025

Expires: 7/18/2025

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

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Work Onsite

Full Time

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CDL

Required

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

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CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR III - Engineering - Capital Projects

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction of Construction Inspection Manager or Senior Construction Inspector, inspect construction of public works projects including street/alley paving, water, sanitary sewer, drainage improvements, and parking lot and sidewalk projects. Ensure construction is performed in accordance with plans and specifications. Coordinate material testing. Maintain records of work. Perform other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Inspect construction or reconstruction of public works, developer and public utility projects. Manage and coordinate with contractors on methods, sequence and public safety during construction. Ensure construction work is performed in accordance with applicable plans, standards and specifications. Perform related survey work to/verify lines and grades; record locations of all water, sanitary and storm sewer lines. Coordinate testing of water and sanitary sewer lines, concrete pavement and structures. Measure and calculate quantities for payment on contracts and maintain as-built plans. Lift, carry and hold up to 50 pounds of various survey and inspection equipment. Walk for extended periods of time while performing inspection duties. Push, pull and/or drag up to 50 pounds of various survey, inspection and construction equipment. Climb and/or crawl into and out of pipes, culverts, manholes and trenches. Kneel, sit, squat, stand, stoop and/or twist while performing inspection duties. Hear and see sufficiently to inspect work safely in traffic and dangerous construction situations. Read, and write by hand. Communicate courteously and effectively with contractors, engineers, developers, other city employees, officials, and the public. Make sound decisions. Work indoors and outdoors, including adverse weather conditions, such as extreme cold, heat, heights, temperature swings and/or noise. Using appropriate safety precautions, work in trenches and with some exposure to mechanical, radiation, fume/odor and dust/mite hazards. Safely operate a motor vehicle. Perform administrative office and field work for Construction Inspector II, I, Senior, Construction Inspection Manager, and Engineers. Efficiently and safely operate, care for, and maintain appropriate appearance of assigned equipment. Perform drafting and computer work as required. Some extended hours occasionally required.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

None.

REQUIRED DEGREES, CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES:

High school graduate or GED required. College credit in Engineering or related field is preferred. Valid Texas driver's license, Class C, is required.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Previous public works construction and/or inspection experience is preferred. Computer experience in Excel, Microsoft Word and Cityworks preferred. Must have the ability to perform mathematical calculations for grades, volumes, areas, and other related calculations; operate a survey level, record & interpret survey information. Knowledge required of earthwork, concrete, utility construction and testing procedures. Must maintain mental focus throughout all assigned activities and work efficiently in a team environment.

Number of available positions: 2

High school graduate or GED required. College credit in Engineering or related field is preferred. Valid Texas driver's license, Class C, is required.

Code : 82-2

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : CAPITAL PROJECTS ENGINEERING

Group : NONEXEMPT

Job Family : ENGINEERING-CAPITAL PROJECTS

Job Class : CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR III

Salary: $47,561.02-$70,613.14

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Job ID: 481710040
Originally Posted on: 6/18/2025

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