Construction Inspection Supervisor

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 72,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

City of Fort Worth is seeking a Construction Inspection Supervisor in the Transportation & Public Works Department. This role supervises inspection staff, reviews plans, and ensures compliance with specifications and contracts.

The position requires an Associate Degree and four years of public works inspection experience, plus a valid driver’s license. Typical hours are Monday–Friday, with some evening or weekend work.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture or related field.
• Four (4) years of public works construction inspection experience, including one (1) year of administrative or lead supervisory responsibility.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise construction inspection staff, including work assignment, performance evaluations, training, mentoring, hiring recommendations, discipline, and enforcement of policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Train and mentor Construction Inspectors to support skill development, quality performance, and career progression
• Plan, schedule, and oversee construction inspection services; identify staffing and resource needs; and ensure compliance with specifications, standards, codes ordinances, and regulations
• Review project plans, specifications, schedules, quantities, and working days; identify errors, omissions, risks, and conflicts; and coordinate timely resolution and mitigation strategies
• Inspect construction work and materials for quality assurance and quality control; review inspector logs; monitor warranty-period projects; and ensure deficiencies are corrected prior to closeout
• Review, evaluate, and process construction change orders, including verification of quantities and cost estimates against current market conditions
• Serve as liaison between contractors, design professionals, utility providers, regulatory agencies, City departments, and the general public; attend meetings; interpret design intent; ensure compliance with City and industry standards
• Schedule and attend pre-construction meetings and final inspections; ensure all required documentation, including green sheets and project acceptance, is completed accurately and on time
• Maintain accurate project records, inspection files, GIS updates, daily project status tracking, and reports for active, paused, and completed projects in accordance with City retention policies
• Respond promptly to customer complaints and after-hours project safety issues; provide timely follow-up communication; and recommend improvements to inspection procedures, standards, and workflows

Education

Associate Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft PowerPoint

Headlight

Accela

Trimble Unity Construct (e-Builder)

BIM360

GIS

Adobe Acrobat / Adobe Sign

Job description

Pay Range: $71,661 - $93,159 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:30 pm. Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Construction Inspection Supervisor job is available with the City of Fort Worth in the Transportation & Public Works Department, Capital Delivery’s Construction Services Section. This position will supervise, review, and oversee construction projects involving utility, storm drainage, concrete, and asphalt paving for conformance with plans, specifications, and contracts. The candidate should be a responsible, dependable, and extremely detail-oriented individual who is willing to learn.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Construction Science, Construction Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Architecture or related field
• Four (4) years of public works construction inspection experience, including one (1) year of administrative or lead supervisory responsibility
• Valid driver’s license
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with water and sanitary sewer utility, franchise utilities, storm drainage, concrete and asphalt street paving
• Experience working with Headlight, Accela, Trimble Unity Construct (e-Builder), BIM360, GIS, Adobe Acrobat / Adobe Sign, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills
  

The Construction Inspection Supervisor's Job Responsibilities Include

• Supervise construction inspection staff, including work assignment, performance evaluations, training, mentoring, hiring recommendations, discipline, and enforcement of policies, procedures, and safety requirements
• Train and mentor Construction Inspectors to support skill development, quality performance, and career progression
• Plan, schedule, and oversee construction inspection services; identify staffing and resource needs; and ensure compliance with specifications, standards, codes ordinances, and regulations
• Review project plans, specifications, schedules, quantities, and working days; identify errors, omissions, risks, and conflicts; and coordinate timely resolution and mitigation strategies
• Inspect construction work and materials for quality assurance and quality control; review inspector logs; monitor warranty-period projects; and ensure deficiencies are corrected prior to closeout
• Review, evaluate, and process construction change orders, including verification of quantities and cost estimates against current market conditions
• Serve as liaison between contractors, design professionals, utility providers, regulatory agencies, City departments, and the general public; attend meetings; interpret design intent; ensure compliance with City and industry standards
• Schedule and attend pre-construction meetings and final inspections; ensure all required documentation, including green sheets and project acceptance, is completed accurately and on time
• Maintain accurate project records, inspection files, GIS updates, daily project status tracking, and reports for active, paused, and completed projects in accordance with City retention policies
• Respond promptly to customer complaints and after-hours project safety issues; provide timely follow-up communication; and recommend improvements to inspection procedures, standards, and workflows

Working Conditions

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.

Physical Demand

Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Employees are paid by direct deposit only.