Sr. Construction Inspector

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Department seeks a Sr. Construction Inspector to supervise inspection teams, review plans, and oversee utility, storm drainage, and paving projects in conformance with contracts.

The role emphasizes attention to detail and strong collaboration with contractors, utilities, and the public. Qualified candidates will have a HS diploma with relevant coursework, 3 years of inspection experience, a Texas Class C Water Distribution certification, and

Qualifications

• HS diploma with college coursework in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or related field.
• Three years of construction inspection experience on public works projects.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Texas Class C Water Distribution certification from the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff, prioritize and assign work; ensure staff is trained in inspection methods and equipment use.
• Review proposed change orders for scope and pricing; negotiate and finalize change orders.
• Schedule and attend pre-construction meetings and final inspections.
• Conduct site inspections on complex projects; drive City vehicle.
• Ensure compliance with building/construction standards, codes, and regulations.
• Act as liaison between contractors and the public in relation to projects.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, management, and communication skills with developers and City staff.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Education

HS diploma/GED with coursework in Engineering/Construction

Texas Class C Water Distribution certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pay Range: $59,534 - $74,418 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on: Monday, October 5, 2026

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. Some evening/weekend work required. The position is subject to work overtime/call back hours during weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Benefits for this position include:

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Sr. Construction Inspector job is available with the City of Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Department, Capital Delivery Division. The selected candidate will be responsible for supervising, reviewing and understanding plans and overseeing construction projects involving utility, storm drainage, concrete and asphalt paving for conformance with plans, specifications, and contracts. This individual will establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, utilities, the general public and other employees. The Candidate should be a responsible, dependable and extremely detail oriented individual who is willing to learn.

Minimum Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED supplemented by college-level coursework in Engineering, Architecture, Construction, or a related field
• Three (3) years of Construction Inspection experience involving the construction and maintenance of public works systems and structures
• Valid driver’s license
• Possession of a Class C Water Distribution certification from the State of Texas

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience with water/sewer, storm drainage, concrete/asphalt
• Two (2) years’ supervisory experience
• Microsoft Office computer skills (Word, Excel and Outlook)

The Sr. Construction Inspector Job Responsibilities Include

• Leads staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; ensuring staff is trained in their areas of work including construction inspection methods, techniques, and the set up and use of equipment; ensuring employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment
• Reviews proposed change orders for scope of work and appropriate pricing. Evaluates and makes recommendations on proposed changes. Participates in negotiating change orders; prepare final edition of change order
• Schedules and attends pre-construction meetings and final inspections
• Conducts Site Inspections on Complex projects, responsible for driving a City vehicle
• Ensures compliance with building and construction standards, codes, ordinances and regulations
• Acts as liaison between contractors and the general public with respect to various construction projects
• A strong interpersonal, management, and excellent communications skills with the unique ability to be able to transfer these concepts clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with the development community and internal City staff
• Promote, establish, and maintain effective working relationships
• Knowledge of and expertise with Microsoft Office Suite

WORKING CONDITIONS

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.