Construction Inspector III

Woolpert, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work

Ownership path

Flexible PTO

Career development

Insurance coverage

Wellness programs

Retirement plan

Tech stipend

Employee assistance

Job summary

Woolpert, Inc. seeks a Construction Inspector III to join its CE&I team in Houston to support infrastructure projects across aviation, water, and transportation markets. The role involves inspecting construction work, ensuring compliance with plans, and coordinating with managers and engineers.

Visa sponsorship is not available; applicants must have work authorization. The ideal candidate has a construction management degree or 8–10+ years of field experience, strong document interpretation

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Construction Management Degree or 8–10+ years field experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid knowledge of construction management, inspections, and materials.
• Familiar with contract administration and pay estimates.
• Knowledge of soils, compaction, and density testing.
• Experience in dredging projects is a plus.
• Experience with construction observation reporting and procedures.
• Ability to write daily reports with accurate quantity tracking.

Responsibilities

• Increase responsibilities to perform construction management duties.
• Analyze programs and apply standard techniques and criteria.
• Apply professional judgment and Woolpert procedures.
• Perform quality control reviews and assist QA processes.
• Manage inspections of projects and material conformity to codes.
• Ensure inspections follow contract protocols.
• Review and interpret construction docs, site drawings, and specs.
• Resolve minor issues and coordinate with other departments.
• Communicate test results to contractors.
• Lead larger groups through subordinate managers and professionals.
• Contribute to strategic decisions affecting area of responsibility.
• Produce daily and weekly reports.

Skills

Construction Mgmt

Communication

Teamwork

Quality mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Construction Management Degree

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

DOT Certifications

Job description

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Construction Inspector III to join our dynamic Construction, Engineering, and Inspection (CE&I) team. The Construction Inspector assists in the construction of public and private Infrastructure projects. The Construction Inspector III works with other Construction Managers, Design Engineers, Project Managers, Practice Leader, and Market directors for civil engineering projects for the Aviation, Water, and Transportation Markets.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

• Increasing responsibilities to perform construction management duties
• Good ability at analyzing and programs independently
• Evaluates, selects and applies standard techniques, procedures and criteria
• Applies an increased amount of professional judgment and discretion
• Must consistently apply Woolpert procedures
• Good ability at performing quality control reviews and assists with quality assurance procedures within areas of expertise
• Manage the inspections of construction projects and materials for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and approved construction plans/specifications
• Good knowledge at ensuring inspections are completed according to contract protocols.
• Strong knowledge at reviewing and interpreting construction documents, site drawings, as-built drawings, and specifications
• Capable of resolving minor issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments.
• Communicate with contractors if test failures occur.
• Manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity.
• Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility.
• Produce daily and weekly reports

What You Will Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Construction Management Degree and / or 8-10+ years of construction experience
• Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel.
• Ability to deal effectively with people at all levels
• Good knowledge of construction management, inspections, methods and materials
• Good knowledge of contract administration and pay estimates
• Good knowledge of soil analysis, materials, compaction, and density tests
• Thorough knowledge of engineering practices including experience working on dredging projects
• Familiarity with construction observation reporting and procedures.
• Good daily report writing and accurate quantity tracking ability.
• Good communication skills with clients and staff.
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle.
• 10 Hour OSHA Construction Certificate or ability to obtain.
• Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites as well as comply with applicable safety codes and requirements.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D a plus.
• DOT Certifications or the ability to obtain in a timely manner
• Material Testing Certifications or the ability to obtain in a timely manner

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you'll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range: $31.63—$47.50 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter