Field Public Infrastructure Inspector - Civil Projects

City-of-Houston,-T; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking a Public Infrastructure Inspector to perform on-site inspections for municipal construction projects and ensure conformance with plans, specs, and codes. The role involves coordinating measurements, preparing field reports, and maintaining records.

Experience in construction plus a valid Texas driver’s license is required; CPII certification is preferred. The position is in the Transportation and Drainage Operations division.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; plus four years of skilled construction experience or a related degree substitute.
• ACCEPT substitution: bachelor’s degree or vocational training may reduce experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspects public infrastructure for construction projects to ensure conformance with plans and codes.
• Conducts on-site inspections, coordinates measurements, and reviews technical specs.
• Prepares field notes, checklists, and technical reports for job sites.
• Keeps records and documentation; reviews drawings and specs for municipal projects.
• Interacts with the public, contractors, and professionals to resolve inquiries.

Skills

Inspection skills

Measurement & testing

Report writing

Contract compliance

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's substitution acceptable

Tools

Public Infrastructure Inspector CPII (preferred)

Job description

City of Houston is seeking a Public Infrastructure Inspector to perform on-site inspections for municipal construction projects and ensure conformance with plans, specs, and codes. The role involves coordinating measurements, preparing field reports, and maintaining records.

Experience in construction plus a valid Texas driver’s license is required; CPII certification is preferred. The position is in the Transportation and Drainage Operations division.