Construction Inspector

Job Description

Hill International is seeking a Construction Inspector in Houston, Texas

Responsibilities

• Oversight of construction inspection to ensure roadways, bridges, drainage and related structures, traffic control, and environmental requirements are built in accordance with plans and specifications
• Consults with project engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates
• Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards
• Drives to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned
• Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications
• Mentors and develop technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications
• Tracks work progress
• Develop Daily Work Reports (DWRs) in Site Manager
• Verifies all materials meet specifications and are performing as designed
• Performs material testing and inspection at various locations, including laboratory, field, plant, and stockpile, utilizing required methods and equipment
• Performs measurement and documentation of quantities on appropriate forms and in accordance with specifications
• Leads the work of professional and technical employees in construction experience.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of construction inspection experience on highways/roadways
• Understanding of governmental laws, rules and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems, inspection methods, procedures and techniques and testing methods, processes and procedures
• Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Applicable plans, specifications and estimates preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements
• Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
• Construction engineering policies and procedures
• Basic traffic management and control procedures
• Weekend and evening work is required

Depending upon your employment status, Hill's comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.

About Us

Hill International, with more than 4,400+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled


Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.

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