Public Works Construction Inspector - Infrastructure Quality

City-of-Cedar-Hill,-Tx; Cedar Hill (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Cedar Hill is seeking a dedicated Construction Inspector to ensure the quality, safety, and integrity of the City’s infrastructure. The role involves on-site inspections to verify contractor compliance with construction standards and to support City engineers by reviewing plans and specifications.

Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, change orders, and permits, assisting with ROW management, conducting material and safety inspections, and maintaining field records.

Qualifications

• Four years of high school-equivalent knowledge and training in construction methods.
• Three years of related experience in construction inspection or similar field.
• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License; ability to operate City vehicles on City business.

Responsibilities

• Inspect on-site to verify contractor compliance with construction standards and city specifications.
• Review change orders, contracts, and project plans; attend coordination meetings and record changes.
• Assist with ROW management including permit reviews, approvals, and enforcement as needed.
• Conduct on-site inspections of materials, underground facilities, safety measures, concrete structures, street lights, traffic devices, and other public improvements.
• Provide QA/QC oversight and coordinate material testing; ensure conformance with safety standards and regulations.
• Communicate inspection progress; prepare formal project progress approvals and maintain field records.
• Advise project engineers during pre-construction meetings; discuss plans and ensure compliance with standards.
• Protect public and private property from flooding by inspecting storm sewer areas and addressing drainage issues.
• Provide testimony for city code violations at hearings and trials; operate City vehicle as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Construction inspection

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

APWA Construction Inspector Certification preferred

Job description

The City of Cedar Hill is seeking a dedicated Construction Inspector to ensure the quality, safety, and integrity of the City’s infrastructure. The role involves on-site inspections to verify contractor compliance with construction standards and to support City engineers by reviewing plans and specifications.

Responsibilities include reviewing contracts, change orders, and permits, assisting with ROW management, conducting material and safety inspections, and maintaining field records.