Construction Inspector

City-of-Cedar-Hill,-Tx; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cedar Hill is seeking a dedicated Construction Inspector to ensure the quality, safety, and integrity of the City’s infrastructure. The role involves on-site inspections to verify contractor compliance with construction standards and to support City engineers by reviewing plans and specifications.

Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, change orders, and permits, assisting with ROW management, conducting material and safety inspections, and maintaining field records.

Qualifications

• Four years of high school-equivalent knowledge and training in construction methods.
• Three years of related experience in construction inspection or similar field.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License; ability to operate City vehicles on City business.

Responsibilities

• Inspect on-site to verify contractor compliance with construction standards and city specifications.
• Review change orders, contracts, and project plans; attend coordination meetings and record changes.
• Assist with ROW management including permit reviews, approvals, and enforcement as needed.
• Conduct on-site inspections of materials, underground facilities, safety measures, concrete structures, street lights, traffic devices, and other public improvements.
• Provide QA/QC oversight and coordinate material testing; ensure conformance with safety standards and regulations.
• Communicate inspection progress; prepare formal project progress approvals and maintain field records.
• Advise project engineers during pre-construction meetings; discuss plans and ensure compliance with standards.
• Protect public and private property from flooding by inspecting storm sewer areas and addressing drainage issues.
• Provide testimony for city code violations at hearings and trials; operate City vehicle as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Construction inspection

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

APWA Construction Inspector Certification preferred

Job description

Nestled in the heart of North Texas, Cedar Hill is a community defined by distinctive character, natural beauty, and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in our clean and sustainable environment, where the health and well‑being of our residents and visitors are top priorities. From maintaining vibrant neighborhoods to protecting our natural resources, Cedar Hill is dedicated to being a place where people live, work, and play in a safe, welcoming, and well‑managed environment. We foster an engaged, active community and encourage collaboration in everything we do. What sets the City of Cedar Hill apart is our culture. We live and work by five core values that define who we are: High Standards, Teamwork, Premier Customer Service, Family‑Oriented, and Fun. These values shape every decision we make and guide how we serve our residents as we continue to grow as the Natural Heart of the Metroplex.

The City of Cedar Hill is seeking a dedicated Construction Inspector to help ensure the quality, safety, and integrity of the City's infrastructure. The purpose of this position is to perform on‑site inspections to verify contractor compliance with construction standards; provide support to Public Works Director, City Engineer, and Civil Engineers by reviewing construction plans, contracts, and specifications and by attending project meetings; provide management support for R.O.W. permitting and inspection services; and to provide a means of quality assurance/quality control for inspection services.

• Provides premier customer service to internal and external customers by responding to requests in a timely and professional manner. Ensures compliance of engineering plans by inspecting Public Works related projects, investigating and enforcing codes, ordinances and permits, conducting regular follow‑up inspections and helping resolve problems with contractors and other agencies.

• Review change orders, contracts and specifications, construction plans, encroachment permits, pay applications, and attends project coordination meetings. Make field measurements on public improvement facilities. Confirm and record any plan changes with the contractor and engineers involved.

• Assists with Right‑of‑Way (ROW) management duties including the permit reviews and approvals, permit assignments, and any enforcement and/or ticketing that is needed for the Department.

• Conduct on‑site inspections of construction materials, installation of underground facilities, construction safety precautions, concrete structures, street light installations, traffic devices and other public improvements per the approved construction plans and compliance to city specifications and other pertinent governmental regulations.

• Provide quality assurance and quality control oversight for projects being constructed for the City of Cedar Hill. Assist in coordination material testing, inspect and monitor right of way permits. Assure conformance with applicable safety standards and regulations.

• Communicates inspection and construction progress by providing necessary reports. Calculate and prepare formal approval of progress of projects. Maintains dairy and field records of material and quantities used.

• Communicates with and advises project engineers by attending pre‑construction meetings, discussing construction plans and compliance with standards and ensuring acceptable construction.

• Protects public and private property from flooding by inspecting storm sewer flow areas and resolving drainage complaints.

• Provides testimony of violations of city codes and state and federal regulations by attending court hearings and trials.

• Operate City vehicle to accomplish tasks.

• Regular attendance required.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency and additional training on construction methods required. Must be able to read and understand engineering blueprints, drawings and specifications.
• Three years of closely related experience required.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License. This position requires the use of City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, and have an acceptable driving record.
• APWA Construction Inspector Certification is preferred.