Construction Inspector Jobs

The City of Pearland, TX is seeking to hire a full-time Construction Inspector to help lead and improve aspects of the day-to-day operations of our Engineering & Public Works Division. Are you a dynamic and caring leader? Are you results-oriented? Could you excel in a fast-paced environment? If so, you may be perfect for this position!

The Construction Inspector earns a competitive salary of $23.35-25.28.60/hour based on qualifications. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 2 designated paid holidays, paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

About The City Of Pearland

The City of Pearland has received a Top Workplaces of 2023 USA award from Energage, a leading research firm that specializes in employee engagement and workplace culture each year across the United States.

Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life. Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation.

Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth. Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.

A DAY IN THE LIFE AS A CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

Job Summary: Represents the Engineering Department by performing detailed inspections and reports of any/all portions of construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications.

Essential Functions

• Communicates with engineering firms, contractors and supervisor to answer questions and assist with problems. Attends pre-construction meetings.
• Regular and timely attendance at work is required.
• Performs tests on water and sewer pipelines, concrete pours, sanitary sewer force mains, vacuum test, B.T. tests on water lines and lamp lines to assure alignment.
• Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures followed, and materials used conform to specifications.
• Contributes to team effort by performing other related duties as assigned.
• Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and compares progress reports.
• Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of l installations and layouts. Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.
• Interprets plans and specifications for contractor and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.

Minimum Education, Experience, And Licenses

• Preference given to related construction/inspections certifications (American Concrete Institute, TEEX, APWA, Etc.)
• Valid, Class C Texas Driver's License required.
• NPDES Certified Storm water Inspector desired or required to obtain within 12 months.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year related experience in materials testing, surveying, engineering, heavy construction or as a heavy construction inspector. Approved education or credentials may be substituted for some of the experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have, organizational, and communicative skills.
• Must be able to follow oral and written directions; work well under pressure and stress; handle multiple tasks; and prioritize work assignments.
• Must have mathematical skills in calculating grades, volumes, and areas.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a working knowledge of Windows software.
• Must have a working knowledge of public improvements construction to include street, paving, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, earth work, concrete, job safety, and testing procedures.
• Must be able to work extensive hours, as needed.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to speak effectively with customers and employees; ability to read and interpret documents such as plans and specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and policy and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to use a tape measure, engineering scale, shovel, probing rod, pens/pencils, truck, personal computer, tablet, telephone, cell phone.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• In order to perform this job satisfactorily, an individual Must have the ability to use engineering drawings and specifications to inspect and confirm (not supervise) materials used, materials testing, heavy construction methods and procedures, survey and alignment of roads, bridges, water and sewer lines and plants. Also, shall possess a working knowledge of the City of Pearland Standard Details, Federal and State regulations and traffic control plans by Texas Department of Transportation.
• Able to maintain an effective and pleasant working relationship with employees, contractors, and the general public.

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