Inspector I

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson in El Paso, TX, is looking for an Inspector I to conduct on-site inspections of work in progress and support senior staff. The role requires interpreting plans, performing material tests, and verifying dimensions to ensure compliance with codes and specifications.

The successful candidate will have a High School diploma (or equivalent) with strong computer skills, an active driver’s license, and the ability to pass a drug test.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent (may be substituted by experience)
• Strong computer proficiency
• Active driver’s license
• Ability to pass a drug test

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety regulations
• Perform routine tests on concrete, soils, and other materials
• Measure dimensions and verify the level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades, and/or pavement to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes
• Gather and maintain record documents
• Make field notes and computations

Skills

Mathematical calculations

Read plans and specifications

Follow technical instructions

Assist and escalate issues

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering

Job description

Inspector I

Construction Management/Inspection - Transportatio

El Paso, TX

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record's list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT is seeking an Inspector I to join our Texas Construction Management division. The Inspector I will be responsible for conducting on‑site inspections of work in progress and performing assignments while assisting the Senior Inspector and other Inspectors in the performance of their duties. The successful candidate will receive general supervision from the Senior Inspector who reviews work while in progress.

Immigration sponsorship or support (e.g. H1B, F-1 CPT/OPT/STEM OPT) is not available for this position, except for qualified candidates eligible for the TN visa classification.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Review and interpret plans, site layouts, specifications, and construction methods to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety regulations
• Perform routine tests on concrete, soils, and other materials
• Measure dimensions and verify the level, alignment, and elevation of structures, fixtures, grades, and/or pavement to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes
• Gather and maintain record documents
• Make field notes and computations

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Candidates must be able to perform mathematical calculations, follow technical instruction, read plans and specifications
• Duties are to assist and, if needed, elevate issues to higher‑level Inspectors

Required Experience

• Candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent (may be substituted by experience)
• Strong computer proficiency
• Active driver's license
• Ability to pass a drug test

Preferred Experience

• Associate or bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering

Working Conditions

Work is performed in the field. Ability to extensively perform bending, kneeling, standing, shoveling, and lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs as needed. Work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.