Roadway Construction Inspector

Atlas; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Safety PPE provided

Job summary

Atlas is seeking a CM Inspector 2 to support highway and bridge construction projects in Midland, TX. The role involves field inspections, documenting activities, and verifying compliance with TxDOT requirements to deliver safe, reliable infrastructure.

You will review daily reports, perform measurements, and monitor pay item quantities while coordinating with resident engineers, contractors, and city officials.

Qualifications

• Experience inspecting roadway, highway, bridge, or other heavy civil construction projects.
• Working knowledge of TxDOT plans, specifications, standard details, and construction practices.
• Experience reviewing daily reports, calculating quantities, and maintaining project documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to resolve field issues and discrepancies.
• Ability to communicate with engineers, contractors, inspectors, and public agency representatives.

Responsibilities

• Inspect highway and bridge construction operations for compliance with TxDOT plans and contract specs.
• Review daily work reports, submittals, shop drawings, and monthly progress estimates.
• Perform field measurements and calculations to establish pay item quantities.
• Coordinate with resident engineers, contractors, and city officials to resolve on-site discrepancies.
• Monitor safety and erosion control measures and ensure adherence to regulations.

Skills

Inspecting roadways/bridges

TxDOT plans/specs knowledge

Documenting and reviewing reports

Attention to detail

Effective communication with engineers

Safety-focused with prioritization

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

Job Description

Atlas is seeking a CM Inspector 2 to support highway and bridge construction projects in Midland, TX, ensuring work is completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and quality standards. This position plays a critical role in delivering safe, reliable infrastructure by performing field inspections, documenting construction activities, and verifying compliance with TxDOT requirements. The ideal candidate will work closely with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders to identify issues, maintain accurate records, and support successful project delivery. Responsibilities include reviewing daily reports, conducting field measurements, verifying quantities, and monitoring construction operations throughout the project lifecycle. Successful candidates are detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working in active construction environments while managing multiple priorities. If you are passionate about infrastructure improvement and take pride in quality workmanship, we encourage you to join our team.

Core Responsibilities

• Inspect highway and bridge construction operations to verify compliance with approved TxDOT plans, special provisions, and contract specifications.
• Review and process daily work reports, material submittals, shop drawings, and monthly progress estimates.
• Perform field measurements and standard calculations to establish accurate pay item quantities.
• Coordinate directly with resident engineers, contractors, and city officials to resolve on-site alignment and structural discrepancies.
• Monitor contractor traffic control setups and erosion control devices to ensure adherence to safety regulations.

You’ll thrive here if you have

• Experience inspecting roadway, highway, bridge, or other heavy civil construction projects.
• Working knowledge of TxDOT plans, specifications, standard details, and construction practices.
• Experience reviewing daily reports, calculating quantities, and maintaining accurate project documentation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and help resolve field issues and construction discrepancies.
• The ability to communicate effectively with engineers, contractors, inspectors, and public agency representatives.
• A commitment to safety, quality, and delivering projects that meet contract requirements and client expectations.

What you can expect from us

• Health & Wellness: We offer medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: We offer vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave
• Retirement: We help employees plan for the future with a 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance: To provide protection and peace of mind, we offer Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: We are committed to safety as part of our ‘quality of life’ core value, and we provide approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: We provide clear career paths, learning resources and development programs allowing you to see how you can grow and advance within the company. We offer internal certifications on specific skills and support external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Belonging: We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, but we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to help employees manage their personal and professional responsibilities.

Our people and our culture are central to our work. Our values bring us together, create a sense of belonging and give us purpose. They guide how we make decisions, how we work as a team and how we serve our clients.

Life: We enhance the quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmark, we act with compassion, empathy, and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, greatness inspires our work.

About the Job

• Employment Type: Full-time

EEO Statement

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