Construction Inspector III

HNTB Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

HNTB Corporation in Houston, TX is seeking a Construction Inspector to support the TxDOT SH 6 Widening project and future initiatives. You will perform daily inspections, document findings, verify contractor work against plans and specifications, and contribute to project quality and safety.

The role requires hands-on field work, the ability to interpret complex drawings, and experience with highway construction, earthwork, drainage, and bridges.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required plus 6 years of construction-related experience.
• All required jurisdictional certificates and state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and documents work to ensure compliance with plans, specs, and schedules.
• Verifies procedures and material conformity to specifications.
• Performs on-site material testing and creates as-constructed sketches as required.
• Maintains daily inspection logs and communicates discrepancies to Field Engineer.
• Works various shifts including nights and weekends.

Skills

Math calculations

Schedule interpretation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Mentor/Mentee mindset

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Site Manager

ACI certification

NICET certification

Job description

What We're Looking For At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners. This opportunity is for the TxDOT SH 6 Widening Project in Bryan/College Station and potentially other future projects. The role entails being responsible for providing daily inspection of multiple, complex activities within a given discipline/trade performed by the contractor in order to monitor the project compliance with plans, specifications and other contract provisions. Maintains daily logs of inspection work which is assigned and reviews discrepancies or changes with Field Engineer. Performs non-routine and moderately complex assignments normally related to multiple and/or medium to large projects.

What You'll Do:

• Inspects, observes, documents, and verifies work in progress by the construction contractor to ensure compliance with project schedule, contract documents, and plans.
• Confirms procedures are followed and material used conforms to specifications.
• Utilizes engineering inspection practices to perform complicated mathematical calculations and measurements of completed work to date.
• Maintains Inspector's daily report of assigned work activities, contactor labor and equipment, quantity of material received and verified.
• Performs on-site material testing and produces as-constructed sketches as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 6 years of construction related experience.
• All required jurisdictional certificates and state requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Recognizes, resolves, and/or escalates discrepancies or conflicts within documents.
• Interprets and understands schedules to provide feedback.
• Experience and understanding of TxDOT plans and specifications.
• Experience inspecting typical TxDOT projects that can include earthwork, roadway, drainage, retaining structures, and bridges.
• Understands standard testing requirements and methods used by TxDOT.
• Operates relevant testing equipment for assigned duties.
• Understands Microsoft Office Suite and other computer skills at an advanced level.
• Calculates complex pay quantities.
• Identifies, documents, and escalates change conditions.
• Mentor/Mentee mindset.
• Work will include periodic night and weekend shifts.

What We Prefer:

• Range of experience 10+ years.
• Proficient in Site Manager.
• ACI, TxDOT soils and HMA, or NICET certifications.

Additional Information:

• HNTB Total Rewards
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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Locations:

• Houston, TX (Fannin) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.

Culture & Values:

At HNTB, we are harnessing the power of collaboration and innovation to establish a new vision for the future of mobility across our country. You don’t have to look far to see our impact. For more than a century, HNTB’s sparkis connected people and places, expanded opportunity, and left a lasting impact on our communities. Our culture of integrity and inclusion, combined with groundbreaking solutions, has affirmed our reputation and positioned our firm as the industry leader in delivering extraordinary value. When you join HNTB, you are joining an employee‑owned firm founded on the values of integrity, collaboration, personal accountability, respect for others, and the development of all employees. We are committed to the continual improvement of an inclusive workplace. We encourageour employees to bringtheirwholeand authentic selves to work, provide thema meaningful welcoming environment where theyarevalued, celebratedand respected. Diversity of thought and unique perspectives drives innovation, engagement and retention, which makesHNTB better and brings valueto our clients and our communities.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

HNTB is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other status protected by law.

We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with a disability where appropriate.

Work Authorization:

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will only employ qualified individuals legally authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required. HNTB participates in E-Verify Know your rights: Right to Work