Capital Projects Inspector

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of El Paso is seeking an experienced construction inspector to perform on‑site technical inspections of capital projects managed by the Engineering Department. You will verify compliance with plans, codes, and laws, focusing on foundations, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and other building systems.

You will prepare detailed inspection reports, present findings to management or elected officials, and supervise assigned personnel, including scheduling, training, and performance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or higher) with building trades experience.
• Two years journey, master, or supervisory level in building trades.
• Knowledge of codes, ordinances, and inspection standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site technical inspections of municipal construction projects.
• Prepare detailed written and oral reports of inspection results.
• Supervise assigned staff, schedule work, and ensure safety and conduct standards.
• Coordinate with engineering and other experts as needed.

Skills

Building inspections

Code compliance knowledge

On-site supervision

Technical report writing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

MOS Code: 91E (Army), 811 (Coast Guard)

Education and Experience: A High School diploma or GED, or higher and two (2) years journey, master, or supervisory level, building trades experience.

Licenses and Certificates: Valid “Class C” Texas Driver’s License.

Under general supervision, conducts construction inspections of all City of El Paso capital projects and provides skilled technical support for the Engineering Department.

Conducts inspections. Involves: Conduct on-site technical inspections of construction projects including, but not limited to; buildings, parks, facilities, street and drainage improvements, for compliance with approved plans and specifications, appropriate codes, ordinances or laws. This will entail skilled inspection of foundation, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, roofing and all other building systems. May need to research technical questions and coordinate the assistance of other experts. The incumbent will become an integral part of a team which oversees the legal and efficient utilization of taxpayer’s investments in municipal facilities.

Communicates. Involves: Prepare detailed oral or written technical reports of inspection results. May be asked to make oral presentations to management staff and/or elected officials at official meetings.

Supervises assigned personnel. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, guide, check and evaluate day-to-day work. Enforce personnel rules and regulations, standards of conduct, work attendance, and safe working practices. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmonious working relationships among staff. Arrange for or engage in employee training and development. Recommend staffing and employee status changes. Interview applicants and recommend selection.

Other duties as assigned.