CE&I Transportation Construction Inspector

ESP Associates, Inc.; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) matching

PTO & 10 holidays

Teladoc/medical options

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

ESP Associates, Inc. is seeking a CE&I Transportation Construction Inspector for highway and bridge projects in the Beaumont area.

The role involves on-site inspection of asphalt, concrete, erosion control, traffic control, earthwork, and related construction activities on TxDOT and county projects. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of roadway inspection experience, basic computer skills, and familiarity with SiteManager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of roadway construction inspection experience.
• TxDOT certifications preferred.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Proficient in SiteManager software.
• Must be available nights, holidays and weekends as needed.
• Must pass drug screen, background check, and have satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Act as the CE&I Transportation Construction Inspector on TxDOT and County projects.
• Complete daily Earthwork and activity logs and progress reports.
• Coordinate with field personnel and manage project organization.
• Assist with Final Estimate package preparation.
• Observe work to ensure adherence to plans and specs.
• Record and review materials to ensure conformance with specs.
• Measure and verify dimensions and construction activities.

Skills

2+ years roadway inspection

Basic computer skills

SiteManager software

Availability nights/holidays/weekends

Valid driving record

TxDOT certifications

Drug screen/background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SiteManager

Job description

CE&I TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR – BEAUMONT

ESP is currently recruiting for a CE&I Inspector for highway and bridge projects in the Beaumont area.

Responsibilities

• Act as the CE&I Transportation Construction Inspector on TxDOT and County transportation construction projects performing inspection services for asphalt, concrete, erosion control, traffic control, earthwork, and other construction materials and processes as influenced by the project


• Complete daily reports of Earthwork Construction logbook, activity logs, progress updates, and any other necessary documentation as per management or client


• Ensure project organization and coordination with other field personnel


• Assist with the preparation of the Final Estimate package


• Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures are followed per plans and specifications


• Obtain, prepare, record and review all materials used for the project to ensure correspondence with specifications


• Measure and verify the precision of dimensions, installations, and construction activity

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required


• 2+ years of experience in roadway construction inspection


• Previous experience in the inspection of transportation projects and certifications from TxDOT are preferred.


• Basic computer skills are required


• Proficient in SiteManager software


• Must be available to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed


• Candidates will be required to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

As a Transportation and Infrastructure-focused firm, ESP’s CE&I and CM professionals work diligently on our client’s behalf to verify and document their assigned project is built as intended. Our experience includes various types of construction contracting methods including General Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Public Private Partnerships (P3). Our role is to be a valued asset to the project team, adding value through knowledge, communication, and experience.

CE&I & CM Markets include:

• Highways and Bridges


• Rail and Transit


• Tollways


• Streets and Roads

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 186 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses


• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)


• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays


• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)


• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)


• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc


• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)