Inspector Construction

CPS Energy•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Construction Inspector monitors, assesses, evaluates, verifies, discusses, decides, resolves, reports, and documents contractor construction activities to ensure CPS Energy design requirements, drawings, specifications, applicable Local, State, and Federal regulations, and industry best practices are followed safely and effectively, with environmental safety in mind. The inspector serves as a field liaison among contractors, CPS Energy departments, and customers; coordinates work with internal and third-party entities; and communicates field changes to designers and stakeholders. The role includes inspecting overhead lines, coordinating and tracking contractor work, addressing customer concerns, and supporting work that meets deadlines and is economically efficient. The position requires outdoor work in varied and potentially extreme weather, travel between plants as needed, and flexibility to support business needs and emergency call-outs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, at all levels of the organization.
Aptitude and experience in reading and interpreting construction designs.
Ability to understand safety and company policies and standards.
Dedicated and flexible with work time as needed to meet the business needs of the work area.
Ability to work emergency call-outs.
Knowledge of CPS Energy construction standards and safety guidelines.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly, with or without accommodation.
Ability to travel between plants as needed.
Ability to climb up and down ladders and steps.

Nice To Haves

Experience in overhead construction.
Experience as an overhead journeyman or above.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Serve as a field liaison between contractors, CPS Energy areas, and customers as needed.
Ensure contractors work safely and follow CPS Energy standards, specifications, processes, and procedures.
Ensure contractors follow CPS Energy designs and standards, coordinating approved modifications as appropriate.
Attend and participate in preconstruction and planning meetings, ongoing construction status meetings, and post-construction meetings.
Conduct field investigations to follow up on completed work and respond to customer concerns.
Identify, stop, and report contractor safety infractions to CPS Energy management and/or contract crew management.
Meet with contract foremen to assist with problem resolution.
Coordinate contractor work with CPS Energy departments and third-party entities.
Ensure contract work is performed safely, on time, within expected deadlines, and as economically efficiently as possible.
Communicate field changes to designers and other stakeholders.
Conduct inspections of overhead lines.
Plan, coordinate, and track work assigned to contractors.
Perform other duties as assigned.