Field Construction Inspector – Public Infra, On-Site (TxDOT)

McKnight International; Georgia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

McKnight International in Houston, Texas, seeks an experienced Construction Inspector to support public infrastructure and capital improvement projects. This full-time, on-site role requires daily field inspections, documentation, and coordination with project teams to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate has five+ years in construction inspection or related field, reads drawings well, and holds valid certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum five (5) years of construction inspection, construction management, field engineering, or related experience.
• Experience inspecting building, parks, site development, roadway, bridge, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience preparing field reports and construction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections to verify compliance with plans, specs, permits, and contract documents.
• Observe and document construction progress and monitor workmanship.
• Prepare daily inspection and field observation reports.
• Maintain project records, site documentation, and photographic documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and clients to ensure safety and schedule adherence.
• Attend regularly scheduled project meetings and site walks.

Skills

Field inspections

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD comprehension

Job description

McKnight International in Houston, Texas, seeks an experienced Construction Inspector to support public infrastructure and capital improvement projects. This full-time, on-site role requires daily field inspections, documentation, and coordination with project teams to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety requirements.

The ideal candidate has five+ years in construction inspection or related field, reads drawings well, and holds valid certifications.