Civil Construction Inspector: Field & Office Leader

Consor Engineers; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid professional training

License achievement bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Consor Engineers seeks a Construction Inspector to monitor land development and municipal projects, bridging field observations with office planning. You will inspect water, wastewater, and drainage works, verify conformance to plans, and support project delivery across site and office environments.

The role requires Civil/Construction Management background with 2+ years' inspection experience and proficiency in plan interpretation, reporting, and common software tools.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred).
• 2+ years of construction inspection experience.
• OSHA 10 or 30 (preferred)
• FAA pt.107 license (preferred)
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience inspecting water, wastewater, utility, municipal infrastructure, or public works construction projects.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a field environment.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam or similar software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, observe, document, and verify work in progress by the construction contractor to ensure compliance with project schedule, contract documents, and plans.
• Monitor the installation of water, reclaimed water, and wastewater infrastructure, including pipelines, force mains, valves, manholes, pump stations, lift stations, and related utility improvements.
• Coordinate inspection activities with contractor superintendents, project engineers, utility staff, and agency representatives.
• Identify non-conforming work and communicate observations through proper documentation and reporting procedures.
• Support project closeout activities, including punch lists, record documentation, and development of final estimate packages.
• Processing of pay applications submitted by contractors each month.
• Draft inspection reports for site visits documenting contractor activity.
• Attend and contribute to in-office meetings with project managers, engineers, and other project team members to support project planning, schedule development and updates, review upcoming work, identify coordination needs, and communicate field conditions that may affect project delivery.
• Complete in-office project support activities, including reviewing plans, specifications, schedules, reports, and contractor submittals; maintaining project records; following up on meeting action items; and preparing for upcoming inspections and construction activities.
• Perform and document field testing activities, including pressure testing, leakage testing, compaction testing, and other project-specific acceptance testing requirements.
• Direct coordination between contractors and engineering staff to ensure engineers are informed of project status and assist in any field modifications that need to be made.
• Conducting drone flights of project sites for engineering staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Reading plans

Education

HS diploma / BS in Civil Engineering or Construction Management preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Consor Engineers seeks a Construction Inspector to monitor land development and municipal projects, bridging field observations with office planning. You will inspect water, wastewater, and drainage works, verify conformance to plans, and support project delivery across site and office environments.

The role requires Civil/Construction Management background with 2+ years' inspection experience and proficiency in plan interpretation, reporting, and common software tools.