Field Construction Supervisor – Public Infrastructure

City of DeSoto; DeSoto (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of DeSoto is seeking a Construction Supervisor to oversee daily inspection activities for CIP, private land development, ROW, franchise utilities, and other public infrastructure projects. The role includes guiding field staff, reviewing plans and permits, and ensuring work complies with approved documents and City standards.

You will coordinate with the City Engineer, project managers, developers, and contractors, perform field inspections, monitor safety, quality, and progress, and

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in public infrastructure construction, inspection, contract administration, or land development; at least two years in lead/supervisory roles.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Construction inspection, materials testing, traffic control, or related certifications are preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be physically able to move around active construction sites and work under varying field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inspectors by assigning work, scheduling field coverage, reviewing performance, providing guidance, and coaching.
• Coordinate inspections for CIP, private development, ROW, franchise utility, and other public projects.
• Review plans, specifications, contracts, permits, testing requirements, and City standards to establish inspection needs.
• Participate in pre‑construction, progress, utility coordination, final inspections, and closeouts; perform field inspections as needed.
• Ensure construction complies with approved documents, City standards, regulations, and accepted practices.
• Review inspection reports, test results, pay documentation, nonconformance records, and corrective actions for accuracy.
• Provide direction on routine field issues and escalate major design changes, disputes, delays, safety concerns, and contractor performance.
• Coordinate with project managers, consultants, developers, contractors, utilities, laboratories, City departments, and outside agencies to minimize conflicts.
• Monitor schedules, staffing, work‑zone conditions, traffic control, erosion controls, public access, and construction impacts.
• Coordinate testing, verify completed work and quantities, and respond to stakeholder questions.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Leadership

Plan/interpretation of civil plans

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

City of DeSoto is seeking a Construction Supervisor to oversee daily inspection activities for CIP, private land development, ROW, franchise utilities, and other public infrastructure projects. The role includes guiding field staff, reviewing plans and permits, and ensuring work complies with approved documents and City standards.

You will coordinate with the City Engineer, project managers, developers, and contractors, perform field inspections, monitor safety, quality, and progress, and