Construction Inspector III

About the role

May serve as the sole representative of the client while on site or may work together with others inspecting construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractor constructs improvements in accordance with plans and specifications. Provides recommendations to client regarding work progress and challenges encountered.

Responsibilities

• Provides recommendations to client regarding work progress and challenges encountered.
• Familiar with and user of SiteManager sufficient to ensure compliance with contract.
• Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for final approval of all engineering-related work.
• Work requires contact with client, typically a governmental agency and private entities including construction contractors.
• Maintain daily reports of inspection work along with detail records of project progress.
• Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to read and interpret plans, specifications and applicable standards.
• Review Contract documents to verify compliance with governmental regulations and conformance with project requirements.
• Absorb and advance relevant knowledge outside of work.
• Able to coordinate with contractors’ staff and effectively communicate with all parties.
• Perform standard mathematical calculations.
• Able and willing to work day or night shifts and/or flexible schedules as required to support the project requirements.
• Perform other tasks as assigned to help accomplish the Company’s strategic goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) for transportation project as described herein.
• Direct field experience as a Contractor or materials-testing technician can substitute for Construction Inspection experience on a case-by-case basis.
• Highly motivated and works well with minimal supervision.
• Thorough knowledge of DOT specifications and standards with ability and willingness to study and advance relevant knowledge outside of work.
• Familiarity with SiteManager software is preferred, but not required.
• Experience with Primavera and other scheduling software preferred, but not required.
• Must have functional computer skills to include Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must have the ability to complete advanced inspector certification courses.

Qualifications

• Examples include DOT classes in hot-mix asphalt and ACI concrete sampling and testing.
• Field testing certifications through TxAPA and/or ACI is preferred, but not required.

Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications and applicable standards.
• Ability to coordinate with contractors’ staff and effectively communicate with all parties.
• Standard mathematical calculations.
• Extended travel to project perform inspection tasks, to attend preconstruction meetings, project progress meetings, etc.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being.

Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend.

Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families.

Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program.

Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks.

Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2026 Top Workplace USA for the fourth Year; 2026 SAM Ranks No. 92 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms.