Construction Inspector

Oregonite; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

On-site workspace

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Consor is seeking a Construction Inspector in Houston to monitor heavy civil construction activities, verify contractor work against plans, specifications, and contract requirements on flood control projects.

You will perform field testing, document progress, and apply standard inspection practices. With 2+ years of construction inspection experience and the ability to read construction plans, you will help ensure safety, quality, and compliance across site operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of construction inspection experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Obtain any required certifications and pass appropriate qualification tests in set time frames.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, observe, document, and verify work in progress to ensure compliance with project schedule, contract documents, and plans.
• Perform engineering inspections and calculate measurements of completed work.
• Maintain inspector's daily report of activities, contractor labor, equipment, and materials verified.
• Perform on-site material testing and produce as-constructed sketches as required.

Skills

Construction inspection

Reading plans

Mathematical calculations

Field testing

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

What Your Day Will Look Like:

As a Construction Inspector supporting flood control projects, you will monitor contractor activities on heavy civil construction sites, including large-scale earthwork, excavation, rip rap installation, channel improvements, and detention pond construction. You will inspect materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and contract requirements.

The role requires demonstrated experience in heavy civil, transportation, or TxDOT projects, with a strong understanding of grading, drainage systems, and erosion control measures. You will be responsible for inspecting construction operations, documenting progress, and performing field testing to verify compliance with contract documents and quality standards.

What You'll Do:

• Inspect, observe, document, and verify work in progress by the construction contractor to ensure compliance with project schedule, contract documents, and plans.
• Utilize engineering inspection practices to perform complex mathematical calculations and measurements of completed work to date.
• Maintain inspector's daily report of assigned work activities, contractor labor and equipment, quantity of material received and verified.
• Perform on-site material testing and produce as-constructed sketches as required.

What You'll Need:

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 + years of construction inspection experience.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Obtain any required certifications and pass appropriate qualifications tests for the position in specified time frames.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Will be required to exercise a general understanding of road and bridge construction operations and will make engineering computations for pay estimates, inspect construction work, and conduct field material tests
• This field job primarily operates in outdoor work environments that may include exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazard, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements.
• While performing the duties of this job, physical demands of the employee may include frequent talking, hearing, standing, moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, balancing, coordination, and occasional sitting or operating a company vehicle. This job may require lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs.

What BenefitsYou'llEnjoy:

We invest in us. Because our team members go above, below, and beyond the surface to care for our communities (inside and out), we do our best to take care of you by providing acomprehensive benefits package!Eligibility for some of the benefits outlined below is based on full-time work status; part-time and contingent positions are only eligible based on hours worked.

• Career Growth & Development –Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on-demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.

• Work-LifeAlignment–Industry-competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.

• Wellness –Medical, dental and vision insurance, employeeassistanceprogram, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.

• Life –Employer-paid STD and LTD, employer-paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.

• Community –Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employeenetworks and groups.

How Your Career Will Grow:

We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it's often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.

WhyYou'llLove Consor:

You'll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that help you expand your potential and take your career to new heights! Join our diverse team of experts who live and work alongside client partners, providing thoughtful solutions to create inspiring communities together.

Consor's Commitment to Equal Opportunity in the Workplace

Consor welcomes and celebrates equality and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to fostering an environment in which employees and prospective employees are treated with dignity and respect, and where the uniqueness, perspectives, and experiences of individuals are valued. Consor is an equal opportunity employer andmaintainsemployment practices designed to provide equal employment and development opportunities for all employees and applicants,in accordance withapplicable local, state, and federal laws. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consor also maintains an affirmative action program across its offices and worksites.

If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources at [phone]. Persons with hearing and speech impairments can contact Consor by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD.

If any applicant believes they have been discriminated against or desires further information or assistance, contact us at [phone].

Notices:The above job description is intended to relay a general sense of the position's responsibilities and expectations. It does not describe all tasks that may be assigned. As business demands change, the essential functions of this position may also change. The position requires the successful completion of applicable pre-employment substance screening and background checks.

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