Senior Field Inspector – Roadway & Bridge Projects

Gannett Fleming; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT in Brownsville, TX is seeking Construction Engineering Inspectors (Levels II–IV) to join our Construction Services team. You will perform advanced inspection, documentation, and compliance oversight on TxDOT projects, leading staff and coordinating with project managers.

The role requires 4–10+ years of TxDOT experience, strong knowledge of TxDOT specs and TMUTCD, and proficiency with SiteManager and Microsoft 365.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4 - 10+ years of TxDOT or TxDOT-equivalent inspection experience on complex roadway/bridge projects.
• Extensive experience on TxDOT contracts.
• Proven ability to lead inspection teams and represent the CEI firm in meetings with TxDOT.
• Strong working knowledge of TxDOT specifications, TMUTCD, and documentation standards.
• Proficiency with SiteManager and Microsoft 365.

Responsibilities

• Inspect roadway, bridge, drainage, earthwork, concrete, asphalt, retaining walls, and traffic control operations.
• Ensure work complies with TxDOT specifications, contract plans, and provisions.
• Communicate progress and decisions with CEI and TxDOT project managers.
• Lead, direct, and manage Inspector II-III staff (Inspector IV level).
• Run and facilitate project meetings (pre-activity, coordination, construction).
• Review contractor operations and verify materials placement, testing, and QC.
• Prepare and audit Daily Work Reports, pay quantities, diaries, and photo documentation.
• Monitor work zone traffic control and TMUTCD compliance.
• Support with RFI, submittals reviews, estimates, change orders, audits, and project closeout.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership of inspection staff

Inspection expertise

TxDOT specifications

TMUTCD knowledge

Documentation standards

SiteManager proficiency

Microsoft 365 proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SiteManager

Microsoft 365

Job description

GFT in Brownsville, TX is seeking Construction Engineering Inspectors (Levels II–IV) to join our Construction Services team. You will perform advanced inspection, documentation, and compliance oversight on TxDOT projects, leading staff and coordinating with project managers.

The role requires 4–10+ years of TxDOT experience, strong knowledge of TxDOT specs and TMUTCD, and proficiency with SiteManager and Microsoft 365.