CE&I Transportation Construction Inspector

ESP Associates • San Antonio, TX

13d • Onsite

About The Position

ESP is currently recruiting for a CE&I Inspector for highway and bridge projects in the San Antonio area market. As a Transportation and Infrastructure-focused firm, ESP’s CE&I and CM professionals work diligently on our client’s behalf to verify and document their assigned project is built as intended. Our experience includes various types of construction contracting methods including General Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Public Private Partnerships (P3). Our role is to be a valued asset to the project team, adding value through knowledge, communication, and experience. CE&I & CM Markets include: Highways and Bridges, Rail and Transit, Tollways, Municipal Trails, Streets and Roads, Fiber cable installation. Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 189 on the 2026 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Texas & Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2026 ranking of 53.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• 5+ years of experience in roadway construction inspection
• Basic computer skills are required
• Proficient in SiteManager software
• Must be available to work nights, holidays, and weekends as needed
• Candidates will be required to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the inspection of transportation projects and certifications from TXDOT are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as the CE&I Transportation Construction Inspector on TXDOT and County transportation construction projects performing inspection services for asphalt, concrete, erosion control, traffic control, earthwork, and other construction materials and processes as influenced by the project
• Complete daily reports of Earthwork Construction logbook, activity logs, progress updates, and any other necessary documentation as per management or client
• Ensure project organization and coordination with other field personnel
• Assist with the preparation of the Final Estimate package
• Observe work in progress to ensure that procedures are followed per plans and specifications
• Obtain, prepare, record and review all materials used for the project to ensure correspondence with specifications
• Measure and verify the precision of dimensions, installations, and construction activity

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• VTO (Volunteer Time Off) of 4 hours each year (prorated during first year based on hire date)
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED