Construction Inspector II

Surveying And Mapping, LLC; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) in El Paso, TX, is seeking a Construction Inspector II to oversee field construction activities under the Project Manager, ensuring compliance with plans, specs, and DOT standards. The role requires at least 5 years CEI experience, ability to read plans, coordinate testing and materials, and effective communication with contractors.

Travel and day/night shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) for transportation projects.
• Thorough knowledge of DOT specifications and standards; willingness to study and advance knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and standards.
• Experience with DOT inspection procedures is preferred.
• Field testing certifications or coursework are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspection and oversight of construction activities under the Project Manager.
• Maintain daily reports and progress records for projects.
• Coordinate materials sampling and testing, and verify testing is performed.
• Verify accuracy of payment requests and invoicing for completed work.
• Coordinate with contractors and communicate effectively with all parties.
• Be willing to travel and work day or night shifts as required.

Skills

CEI experience

DOT specifications knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Word and Excel

Driver's license

Tools

SiteManager

Primavera

Job description

Surveying And Mapping, LLC

Construction Inspector II

US-TX-El Paso

Job ID: 26-7820

# of Openings: 1

Category: Construction Services

El Paso

Overview

Founded in 1994, Surveying And Mapping, LLC (SAM) is a nationwide leader in geospatial and construction-phase solutions. With more than 50 offices and 1,600 professionals, we deliver the scale, technology, and expertise needed to support projects of any size.

SAM streamlines project delivery through a single, coordinated team, offering in-house capabilities across land surveying, aerial mapping, subsurface utility engineering (SUE), utility coordination (UC), GIS, BIM, and construction engineering inspection (CEI).

By combining advanced technology, digital workflows, and decades of experience, we provide accurate, actionable data that helps clients move critical infrastructure projects forward with confidence.

At SAM, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, growth, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Under the review and direction of Project Manager, perform field inspection and oversight of construction activities
• Maintains daily reports of inspection work along with detail records of project progress
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to read and interpret plans, specifications and applicable standards
• Commensurate with experience, review contract documents to verify compliance with governmental regulations and conformance with project requirements
• Assist with coordinating materials sampling and testing and verifying sufficient testing has been performed
• Verify accuracy of payment requests and invoicing for completed work
• Experienced with DOT construction inspection and procedures
• Ability to coordinate with contractors’ staff and effectively communicate with all parties
• Performs standard mathematical calculations
• Able and willing to work day or night shifts and/or flexible schedules as required to support the project requirements
• Able to accept assignments requiring extended travel to project perform inspection tasks, to attend preconstruction meetings, project progress meetings, etc.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) for transportation project as described herein. Direct field experience as a Contractor or materials-testing technician can substitute for Construction Inspection experience on a case-by-case basis.
• Highly motivated and works well with minimal supervision
• Thorough knowledge ofDOT specifications and standards with ability and willingness to study and advance relevant knowledge outside of work
• Familiarity with SiteManager software is preferred, but not required
• Experience with Primavera and other scheduling software preferred, but not required
• Must have functional computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must have the ability to complete inspector certification courses. Examples include DOT classes in hot-mix asphalt and ACI concrete sampling and testing
• Field testing certifications through TxAPA and/or ACI is preferred, but not required
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet company MVR standards

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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