Inspector - Infrastructure

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston is seeking an Inspector of Infrastructure Project Controls to serve as the on-site technical representative for HAS construction projects. You will ensure airfield and terminal projects meet FAA standards, building codes, and contract requirements, while monitoring quality control and reporting to minimize disruptions.

The role involves field inspections, coordination with contractors and stakeholders, and generating detailed inspection reports.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED and up to 18 months of inspection training.
• Two years of journey-level inspection experience required.
• May require valid Texas driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, conducts, and reviews inspections for compliance with specifications.
• Performs inspections, identifies problems and recommends solutions; issues correction notices/citations.
• Meets with the public, contractors, technical professionals and other stakeholders.
• Maintains filing systems, reports and documentation.
• Researches and evaluates plans, specifications and drawings (FAA standards, airport facilities).
• Prepares and submits various technical reports.
• Generates quality inspection reports via HAS project management system.

Skills

Two years journey level experience

Shift work availability

Education

High School diploma/GED

18 months inspection training

Job description

Position Overview

Division/Section: HAS-Infrastructure – Project Controls

Workdays & Hours: *Varied (Shift work including rotation, weekends, and holidays) *Subject to change.

Purpose of Division

The purpose of the Infrastructure Division is to manage the projects through the life cycle (planning, design, construction, commissioning, assessment of condition, modifying, replacing and decommissioning/disposal, close-out) of physical and infrastructure Houston Airport System (HAS) assets consistent with environmental regulations and best management practices. In addition to the responsibilities related to physical assets, the Infrastructure Division manages the HAS portfolio of assets and resources, with a focused goal to improve project delivery to all Stakeholders. Overall, the Infrastructure Division's mission is to maintain and extend the effective life cycle of HAS's physical assets and replace them when it is no longer financially feasible to extend the life of these assets, or they no longer support required Airport mission requirements.

Purpose of the Position

The Inspector of Infrastructure Project Controls acts as the primary onsite technical representative for Infrastructure construction projects, ensuring that all Airfield (Airside) and terminal/landside construction projects comply with design specifications, FAA safety standards, local building codes, and contract requirements. This position monitors contractor quality control activities, conducts rigorous field inspections, and provides timely reporting to minimize operational disruptions, ensure safety, and guarantee high-quality, on-time delivery of critical infrastructure assets.

Inspection Responsibilities

• Prepares, conducts, and reviews various types of inspections including, but not limited to, construction, mechanical, plumbing, structural, a/c, boiler, tunnels, manholes, shaft sites and new construction or construction revisions, for compliance with specifications.
• Performs inspections, identifies problem areas and recommends solutions. Prepares and serves correction notices and may serve violation citations.
• Meets with general public, contractors, technical professionals and other stakeholders to respond to inquiries and technical problems.
• Perform record keeping activities to maintain filing systems, reports and documentation.
• Research and evaluate plans, specifications and drawings (e.g., FAA standards, Terminal Bldgs., Utility plants, Hangars, Airfield assets).
• Prepares and submits various technical reports.
• Generates quality inspection reports through the HAS project/construction management system for each respective assigned project.
• Reviews and evaluations of construction plans and inspection reports.
• Schedules and conducts field and special inspections.
• Assist with troubleshooting problem areas, identifies and recommends improvements and/or solutions of airfield, landside, and terminal building projects.

Working Conditions

The position routinely requires lifting of moderately heavy items, such as typewriters or records boxes (up to 40 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on rough surfaces on a routine basis. There are routine discomforts from exposure to moderate heat, cold, moisture/wetness and unpleasant air conditions. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances such as cleaning solutions.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Requirements: Requires a High School diploma/GED, and up to 18 months of education OR training in the area of inspection to be performed.

Experience Requirements: Two years of journey level or skilled experience related to the area of inspection to be performed are required.

License Requirements: May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

Certificates / Licenses

• Plumbing - licensed by the State Board of Plumbing Examiners; and ICBO or IAPMO Plumbing Inspector Certificate.
• Electrical - ICBO or IAEA Inspector's Certificate.
• Mechanical - ICBO Mechanical Inspector's Certificate.
• Structural - ICBO Building Inspector's Certificate.
• Occupancy - ICBO Certificate in the primary area of inspection to be performed.
• Elevator - QEI Elevator Inspector's Certificate

Preferences

• (4) Four years of journey level experience closely related to the area of inspection to be performed, whether in the building trades, heavy construction, inspection, or water quality control, are required.
• Experience in Airfield, Airport terminal buildings, and/or large construction projects preferred.
• Ability to perform inspection in landside and terminal buildings projects such as an airport terminal building and airfield systems.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

General Information

Selection/Skills Tests Required: The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. Department may administer skills assessment test.

Safety Impact Position: YES. If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

Pay Grade: 18

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.