Construction Inspector III Houston, TX

Woolpert; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freedom to Work

Principal program

Flexible paid time off

Career development

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Fitness reimbursement

Pet insurance

Identity protection

Tech stipend

Employee assistance

Job summary

Woolpert in Houston, TX seeks a Construction Inspector III to join the CE&I team and oversee inspections for civil engineering projects in the Aviation, Water, and Transportation markets.

The role requires 8-10+ years in construction, a management‑level certificate or degree, and proficiency in MS Office; a Valid driver’s license is needed to travel to sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Construction Management Degree or 8-10+ years construction experience.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Ability to visit construction sites and comply with safety codes.
• Experience with dredging projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of construction projects and materials.
• Review and interpret construction documents, site drawings, and specifications.
• Produce daily and weekly reports.
• Coordinate with contractors and other departments to resolve issues.
• Ensure inspections meet contract protocols and standards.

Skills

Construction management

Quality control

Communication

Report writing

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Construction Management Degree

8-10+ years construction experience

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MS Office

DOT Certifications

Material Testing 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 IIIto join our dynamicConstruction, 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.

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

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As set forth in Woolpert’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

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