Lead Heavy Highway Inspector – Houston Area

Quiddity; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 ½ Day Work Week

Paid Time Off

Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental, & 

401k with Quiddity matching

Profit Sharing

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, & AD

Job summary

Quiddity is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to support heavy highway and transportation projects across the Houston metropolitan area. The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years of roadway inspection experience and a solid grasp of plans, specs, materials testing, and quality control.

The role involves coordinating with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure work complies with approved plans and standards, and to contribute to significant transportation improvements in the

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in construction inspection.
• Experience inspecting roadway construction activities.
• Knowledge of TxDOT standards and inspection procedures.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Experience with daily inspection reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspections of highway and transportation construction projects.
• Monitor earthwork, drainage, paving, curb, and base construction.
• Inspect contractor work for compliance with plans and standards.
• Document daily activities, labor, equipment use, weather, and progress.
• Verify materials, workmanship, and testing procedures meet specs.
• Coordinate with project teams to address field issues and discrepancies.
• Identify deficiencies and safety concerns; review shop drawings and specs.
• Track quantities, support pay estimates, and maintain records.
• Monitor schedules and communicate delays or conflicts.
• Participate in progress meetings and maintain inspection documentation.
• Follow safety procedures and use daily project documentation tools.

Skills

Construction inspection

TxDOT standards

Plan interpretation

Documentation

Communication

Safety awareness

Travel readiness

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

PM software

Job description

Quiddity is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to support heavy highway and transportation projects across the Houston metropolitan area. The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years of roadway inspection experience and a solid grasp of plans, specs, materials testing, and quality control.

The role involves coordinating with project managers, engineers, and contractors to ensure work complies with approved plans and standards, and to contribute to significant transportation improvements in the