Construction Inspector

WGA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is seeking a detail-oriented Construction Inspector to support public infrastructure projects in Austin and The Woodlands, TX, with expansion into site and land development work across Texas.

The role requires 2+ years of inspection experience, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel within Central and Southeast Texas. The Construction Services team emphasizes quality, safety, and strong client collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive experience in construction inspection, civil engineering, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel in Central and/or Southeast Texas region.
• Excellent communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Understand the general process of site, land and municipal projects including utilities, roadways, and water/wastewater facilities.
• Manage, observe, and report on a construction project on a daily basis.
• Prepare daily reports documenting all work performed before leaving the site.
• Read and interpret all specifications, plans, shop files, and submittals.
• Attend construction meetings to understand project scope and requirements.
• Communicate with residents and project stakeholders as directed.
• Ensure adherence to safety policies and quality management plans.

Skills

Construction inspection

Travel

Reading plans

Communication skills

Tools

PDF documents

Job description

Job Location: Austin, TX; The Woodlands, TX

Department: Public Infrastructure

Type: Full Time

Are you a construction inspector? Looking to join a dynamic and growing team?

WGA is looking for a detail oriented and organized Construction Inspector to join our Construction Services team. Our inspectors primarily support public infrastructure projects, and we are growing our presence in site and land development work as well.

Founded in 2007, Ward Getz & Associates LLC (WGA) is a Texas based professional consulting firm that has steadily grown in a competitive market by consistently delivering exceptional quality and service. Our success is rooted in the belief that creative design drives successful projects and that strong collaborative relationships with municipalities, permitting authorities, and local and state agencies lead to tangible results throughout the development process. Our diverse project experience spans industrial, commercial, large mixed-use developments, hospitality, healthcare, education, municipal infrastructure, and both multifamily and single-family residential projects. From preliminary feasibility studies to full scale design, we are committed to providing value through innovative and cost-effective solutions tailored to each project's unique needs. With five established offices across Texas in Houston, The Woodlands, College Station, Austin, and San Antonio, and with remote team members located throughout the United States, WGA continues to expand its reach while maintaining a strong local presence.

Responsibilities

• Understand the general process of site, land and municipal projects including utilities, roadways, and water/wastewater facilities.
• Must have a general knowledge of civil construction including but not limited to soils, aggregate, concrete, reinforcing steel, asphalt, foundations, etc.
• Some vertical construction experience, including steel, wood, masonry, fireproofing, etc., as needed, inspected either directly or through WGA’s sub-consultants.
• Ability to manage, observe, and report on a construction project on a daily basis.
• May monitor geotechnical drilling activities, materials testing technicians and reports, and other sub-consultants during construction.
• Responsible for job specific quality system tasks as defined in quality management plan.
• Perform daily inspections of all materials and workmanship and communicate deficiencies with the project stakeholders.
• Prepare daily reports completely and accurately documenting all work performed before leaving the site.
• Attend various construction meetings to fully understand the scope of each project.
• Manage and answer residents’ inquiries and issues as directed.
• Communicate and follow-up with oral and/or written reports regarding the progress of the project to the project engineer, project manager and/or Construction Services Manager.
• Identify and present possible solutions to potential project related complications to the project engineer, project manager and/or Construction Services Manager.
• Ability to read all specifications, plans, shop files, and submittals.
• Understand and be completely familiar with the plans and specifications.
• Must have an understanding of survey benchmarks, elevations, and construction staking.
• Must know how to scale and measure distances and have basic math skills to compute quantities and costs when requested.
• Ability to input and generate documents on a Company-provided tablet.
• Must have proficiency with the handling, management, creation and modification of PDF documents.
• Must be able to interpret and implement company mandated safety policies, including adherence to WGA’s Safety Manual and any applicable site-specific safety requirements.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive experience in construction inspection, civil engineering, or a related field required – WGA welcomes candidates with a variety of civil construction backgrounds, including specialized experience, and provides training as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel in the Central and/or Southeast Texas region

EEO STATEMENT

WGA is committed to providing equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and its employees. The Company strictly prohibits all discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, physical or mental disability, marital or familial status, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship status, protected activity or any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: Please note that WGA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, WGA will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, WGA explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of WGA.