Construction Inspector

City of Highland Village•Highland Village, TX

About The Position

The City of Highland Village is hiring a Construction Inspector for its Public Works team. Under the general supervision of the Deputy Director of Public Works, the inspector conducts inspections of new, existing, and altered infrastructure to help ensure its integrity and compliance. The work involves water, wastewater, roads, and drainage systems, and requires knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulatory practices. The inspector reviews construction plans and specifications, documents inspection findings and work performed, tracks city infrastructure using GIS mapping, and coordinates with other departments and divisions. The role also involves communicating with contractors and developers and reviewing monthly pay requests during construction.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or vocational/technical training.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in the field, such as construction or SWP3 BMP inspection.
Considerable knowledge of building construction methods, materials, and principles.
Familiarity with applicable municipal, regional, and state regulatory practices.
Valid state driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Construction Inspector Certification desired.

Responsibilities

Conduct periodic construction-site inspections for adherence to regulatory practices, work orders, and objectives.
Visit construction sites to verify compliance with plans and regulations and communicate with contractors and developers to gather information.
Review and approve monthly pay requests during construction phases.
Assist with reviewing blueprints and specifications for compliance with city standards.
Maintain detailed inspection logs, photographs, and records of work performed, and prepare accurate data and reports.
Use GIS mapping to track and document city infrastructure.
Coordinate activities with other departments and divisions to support project management and compliance.

Benefits

Excellent equipment and paid training.
Certification pay of up to $1,200 per year, dependent on completed qualified training.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $1,000 per year.
Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage starting at $0.00 per month.
Free telemedicine benefits, including general medical, mental health, dermatology, neck and back care, and expert medical services.
City-matched retirement plan: employee contributes 7% and the City contributes 14% after five years of vesting.
Full-time employees do not pay into Social Security.
2% City-matched 457 retirement account after six months of employment.
Two weeks of vacation and two weeks of sick leave accrual following the introductory period.
13 paid holidays: ten city holidays, one birthday holiday, and two personal holidays.