Construction Inspector – Right of Way (ROW)
About The Position
Inspects franchise utility projects within the City’s rights-of-way (ROW), coordinating with contractors and subcontractors to ensure City standards are met and work complies with federal, state, and local regulations. Serves as a liaison among franchise utilities, City staff, and citizens, and handles complaints involving franchise utilities and their contractors. Maintains records of inspections, work performed, and complaints. The position involves frequent contact with citizens, developers, contractors, and others to answer questions and respond to inquiries. The role reviews project plans and technical documents, performs field reviews, communicates with stakeholders, and carries out routine clerical and recordkeeping duties. Construction-site visits may expose the employee to physical, chemical, or environmental hazards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Texas driver’s license.
- Ability to read and understand technical specifications, laws, and codes related to franchise utility work within the City’s rights-of-way.
- Knowledge of modern public works construction practices, materials, methods, and safety hazards.
- Ability to operate computers and use computer applications, including word processing software and Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to effectively communicate with citizens, elected officials, and employees to provide or gather information needed for the effective operation of the Public Works Department.
- Ability to sit, stand, and travel between buildings, and to attend functions and meetings at various locations.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience in construction or inspection.
- Experience in municipal construction procedures.
Responsibilities
- Inspect installation, maintenance, and repair of private utilities—including gas, electric, and telecommunications—within the City’s rights-of-way.
- Review plans, schematics, shop drawings, as-built drawings, and other documents submitted for private utility and civil projects.
- Coordinate with franchise utilities and their contractors to ensure plans comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
- Act as a liaison between utility companies, contractors, City staff, and citizens regarding ROW work.
- Perform field reviews to verify the accuracy of ROW site plans.
- Receive, review, and handle complaints involving franchise utilities and their contractors.
- Maintain records of work performed, inspections, and complaints.
- Read and interpret field notes, engineering sketches, construction drawings, and technical specifications.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with citizens, contractors, employees, and other departments.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, franchise utilities and their contractors, and City employees.
- Perform routine clerical work, including maintaining appropriate records.
- Handle stressful situations professionally.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
