Senior Field Inspector – Heavy Highway Construction

Quiddity; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

4 ½ Day Work Week

Paid Time Off

Health Care Plans

401k with Quiddity matching

Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Paid Family Leave

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Job summary

Quiddity is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to support inspection activities across the Houston metropolitan area. You will review plans, ensure compliance with TxDOT standards, and coordinate with project teams to resolve field issues.

The role requires 5–10+ years in roadway construction, proficiency with Excel and field reporting, and the ability to travel to sites. Quiddity offers competitive compensation and a broad benefits package as part of a large civil engineering firm

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of experience in construction inspection.
• Experience inspecting roadway construction activities, including grading, drainage, paving, and related civil infrastructure improvements.
• Working knowledge of TxDOT construction standards, specifications, and inspection procedures.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, technical specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience preparing daily inspection reports, tracking quantities, and maintaining accurate project documentation.
• Working knowledge of computer operations, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Bluebeam, and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspections of heavy highway, roadway, and transportation construction projects to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable standards.
• Monitor construction activities, including earthwork, grading, embankments, drainage, storm sewer installation, concrete paving, asphalt paving, curb and gutter, and roadway base construction.
• Inspect contractor work for compliance with project requirements, TxDOT standards, and applicable local agency specifications.
• Document daily construction activities, labor and equipment usage, weather conditions, quantities, and project progress through detailed daily reports.
• Verify construction materials, workmanship, and testing procedures meet project specifications and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, project engineers, construction managers, and agency personnel to address field issues and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Construction inspection

Heavy highway projects

TxDOT standards

Excel

Bluebeam

PM software

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Project management software

Field data collection apps

Job description

Quiddity is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to support inspection activities across the Houston metropolitan area. You will review plans, ensure compliance with TxDOT standards, and coordinate with project teams to resolve field issues.

The role requires 5–10+ years in roadway construction, proficiency with Excel and field reporting, and the ability to travel to sites. Quiddity offers competitive compensation and a broad benefits package as part of a large civil engineering firm