Construction Engineering Inspector

GFT; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT, a leading AEC firm, is seeking Construction Engineering Inspectors (Levels II-IV) for the Beaumont, TX project suite. You will perform advanced field inspections on complex roadway and bridge works, ensuring compliance with TxDOT standards and coordinating with project managers.

Responsibilities include leading inspector teams, running meetings, and maintaining accurate documentation with SiteManager and Microsoft 365 tools.

Qualifications

• 4-10+ years of TxDOT or TxDOT-equivalent inspection experience on complex roadway/bridge projects.
• Lead inspection teams and represent CEI firm in TxDOT meetings.
• Strong knowledge of TxDOT specifications, TMUTCD, and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspect roadway, bridge, drainage, earthwork, concrete, asphalt, walls, and traffic control.
• Ensure compliance with TxDOT specs, plans and special provisions.
• Communicate progress and risks with CEI and TxDOT PMs.
• Lead staff for Inspector II–III; assign daily tasks and mentor.
• Run project meetings and coordinate pre-activity and construction meetings.
• Review contractor operations, material testing, and quality control.
• Prepare and audit Daily Work Reports, pay quantities, diaries, and photo records.
• Monitor work zone traffic control and TMUTCD compliance.
• Support RFIs, submittals, estimates, change orders, audits, closeout.

Skills

Leadership

Documentation

Communication

SiteManager

Microsoft 365

Education

4-10+ years TxDOT inspection experience

TxDOT materials certifications

OSHA Safety Certification

Work Zone Traffic Control

Tools

SiteManager

Microsoft 365

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking Construction Engineering Inspectors (Levels II - IV) to join our Construction Services team in Beaumont, TX! At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

The CEI Inspector II - IV serves as a senior-level field inspector for TxDOT construction projects. This role provides advanced inspection, documentation, and compliance oversight on complex roadway and bridge projects. The Inspector IV communicates effectively with the CEI Project Manager and TxDOT Project Manager, leads and manages inspection staff, and supports project execution through proactive coordination and meeting management.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Perform inspection of roadway, bridge, drainage, earthwork, concrete, asphalt, retaining walls, and traffic control operations.
• Ensure all work complies with TxDOT Standard Specifications, contract plans, and special provisions.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with the CEI Project Manager and TxDOT Project Manager regarding progress, risks, and required decisions.
• (If an Inspector IV) - Lead, direct, and manage Inspector II–III staff, including daily assignments, field coordination, and mentoring.
• Run and facilitate project meetings, including pre-activity, coordination, and construction meetings as assigned.
• Review contractor operations and verify materials placement, testing, and quality control activities.
• Prepare and audits accurate Daily Work Reports (DWRs), pay quantities, diaries, and photo documentation using SiteManager.
• Monitor and document work zone traffic control and TMUTCD compliance.
• Support with RFI, Submittals reviews, estimates, change orders, audits, and project closeout.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education | Experience:

What You Will Bring To Our Firm

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4 - 10+ years of TxDOT or TxDOT-equivalent construction inspection experience, including complex roadway and/or bridge projects.
• Extensive experience on TxDOT contracts.
• Proven ability to lead inspection teams, manage inspectors, and represent the CEI firm in meetings with TxDOT.
• Strong working knowledge of TxDOT specifications, TMUTCD, and documentation standards.
• Proficiency with SiteManager, Proficiency in Microsoft 365, including core Office applications and cloud-based collaboration tools.

TxDOT Materials Certifications

• Level 1B Asphalt Field
• ACI Concrete Field
• SB 102
• SW3P

Other Required Certifications

• OSHA Safety Certification
• Work Zone Traffic Control

What We Prefer You Bring

• Additional TxDOT materials or structures certifications.
• Experience on IH-35 corridor projects, international bridge approaches, and phased urban construction.
• Strong documentation and communication skills to support TxDOT audits, claims, and dispute resolution.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $100,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Company Overview

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

Location: Beaumont

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.