Construction Inspections Supervisor

Salary: $59,029.88 - $80,078.44 Annually
Location : 10303 TOOLYARD SAN ANTONIO,TX 78233, TX
Job Type: 4A Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-01012
Department: Capital Delivery Department
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grant Funded: No
FLSA Status: Exempt


Job Summary


Under direction, is responsible for performing technical and supervisory work assigning, coordinating and evaluating Construction Inspectors and Senior Construction Inspectors job assignments. Supervise and coordinate the construction of a wide variety of public capital construction and rehabilitation projects. Resolves any major or complex problems not normally handled by subordinates. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises functional supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location
Northeast Service Center - 10303 Toolyard, Bldg 2, San Antonio, TX 78233

Work Hours
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Supervises Construction Inspectors and Senior Construction Inspectors to ensure compliance of assigned Public Works projects.
• Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; recommends disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with the City of San Antonio's Personnel Rules and Regulations.
• Visits project sites to monitor progress, observe the quality of work, ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents and respond to questions and inquiries.
• Addresses major or complex problems not normally handled by subordinates regarding field alterations during construction; includes field inspections involving occasionally lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Observes work in progress to address major or complex problems not normally handled by subordinates to ensure that plans, specifications and contract documents are followed; materials used conform to specifications during construction.
• Ensures that proper safety and traffic control procedures are followed.
• Provides leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving the department's and the City's mission, objectives, and core values.
• Participates in the selection of Construction Inspections Staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies.
• Establishes schedules and methods for providing construction inspection services; identifies resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; allocates resources accordingly.
• Reviews inspection reports completed by subordinates to ensure documentation is complete and action taken is proper; prepares and presents oral and written reports; maintains records and documents activities; provides field support to subordinates or performs field inspections and investigations when unusual problems arise; performs quality control inspections and plan reviews.
• Prepares final inspection punch lists and coordinates the final acceptance processes with City staff and others; prepares completion notices and final payments.
• Checks Inspectors' field books at the completion of a project to make sure pay items are correct prior to preparing a final estimate.
• Reviews rough drafts of proposed field alterations and negotiates prices with contractor for additional work required.
• Reviews and makes recommendations on preliminary project plans at final review stage.
• Evaluates construction contractors' performance at 50% completion.
• Conducts final inspection on completed work to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Checks monthly pay estimates, contract time statements, and monthly employee time sheets.
• Checks and submits paper work involving assigned employee's leave, accident reports, etc.
• Coordinates and assists with organizational performance review studies to improve the utilization of staff and other organizational resources.
• Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests from management teams or other departments.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience dealing with public works construction projects or construction inspections.

• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualification

• Five (5) years of Municipal/Public Works construction projects or construction inspections experience.
• Experience in Municipal and/or TxDOT Capital Construction Projects.
• Certified in Work Zone Traffic Control.
• Certified in Erosion, Sediment, and Storm Water Inspections.

Applicant Information

• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of all phases of streets, bridges, sewer, and drainage systems construction, to include methods, equipment, costs, and materials.
• Knowledge of the construction industry, including grades, mathematics, and plan interpretation.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of construction and engineering.
• Knowledge of codes, regulations, and ordinances related to the construction industry.
• Knowledge of hazards, safety, and OSHA regulations related to the construction industry.
• Knowledge of engineering mathematics.
• Skill in utilizing tools and equipment used in the construction, engineering, and surveying trade, to include Instrument/Level, Laser, Slump Cone, Scale, and Nuclear Density Machine.
• Ability to read plans and specifications.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations.
• Ability to use independent judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to exercise firmness and tact in dealing with contractors, engineers, etc.
• Ability to supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Ability to interpret and properly apply all applicable codes and regulations.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note:

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is View phone number on click.appcast.io and our fax number is View phone number on click.appcast.io.
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Are you a current regular full time or part time CoSA employee?

• Yes - I am a Full Time City Employee.
• Yes - I am a Part Time City Employee.
• No - I am not a Full Time or Part Time City Employee.

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Are you a veteran or active member of the armed forces?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a San Antonio Ready to Work Program (SARTW) or Train for Jobs San Antonio Program (TfJSA) participant?

• Yes - SA Ready to Work Program
• Yes - Train for Jobs SA Program
• Yes - Both Programs
• No

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What best describes your highest level of education at the end of the current semester?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
• 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
• 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
• PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
• None of the above

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How many years of increasingly responsible experience do you have in public works construction projects or construction inspections?

• None
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Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of experience do you have assigning, coordinating, supervising and evaluating construction inspection work assignments?

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How many years of experience do you have managing the construction of public capital construction and rehabilitation projects?

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How many years of experience do you have resolving major/complex construction related issues/problems?

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Describe a major or complex problem you resolved at a project site that was not in compliance with plans, specifications or contract. How did you handle the situation? What challenges did you encounter? What was the outcome? If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A".
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How many years of experience do you have preparing detailed technical reports and presentations?

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How many years of experience do you have in contract management?

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How many years of experience do you have implementing and evaluating safety and traffic control procedures?

• None
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How many years of experience do you have managing and maintaining project budgets?

• No experience
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How many years' experience do you have managing multiple project schedules?

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How many years of experience do you have you have managing various projects from initiation to completion (processing change orders, task orders, agreements, payments, and close outs)?

• None
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How many years of financial analysis experience do you have forecasting project savings and/or shortfalls?

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Are you certified in any of the following:

• Erosion
• Sediment
• Stormwater Inspections
• Work Zone Traffic Control
• None of the above

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Please rate your level of knowledge with hazards, safety, and OSHA regulations related to the construction industry:

• None
• Limited Experience
• Intermediate Experience
• Advanced Experience

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Please rate your level of expertise with GIS applications:

• None
• Limited Experience
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Select any of the following items you have at least 3 years of professional experience with. Check all that apply.

• Construction plan interpretation
• Reading blueprints
• Hazard and safety regulations, including OSHA
• Customer service/ Customer relations
• Construction industry codes, regulations, and ordinances
• None of the above

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Select any of the Microsoft Office applications that you have extensive experience with.

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• Powerpoint
• Publisher
• Visio
• Outlook
• Teams
• None of the above

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Describe how you would addresses a problem regarding field alterations during a construction project. If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A".
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Describe a time when you had to manage multiple projects and meet certain deadlines. What was the most difficult part of the situation? How did you deal with it? If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A".
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Describe a time when you had to track and monitor expenditures of a contract (or project) to ensure compliance with the agreed upon terms. What tools/systems did you use? What obstacles did you face? How did you overcome them? If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A".
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Describe a time that you took the lead on a project from the beginning to the end. How did you coordinate the activities and monitor the progress? What steps did you take to ensure project completion? What were the results of the project? Please include how you kept your leadership informed as the project progressed? If you do not have related experience, enter "N/A".
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I acknowledge that this position is considered to be a primary driving position and I will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing as defined in AD 4.3, Alcohol and Controlled Substance Testing and AD 4.8, Driver Safety Program. I further understand that the City of San Antonio has a zero-tolerance policy for which termination of employment will result for positive drug or alcohol test results.

• I acknowledge

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I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

• I acknowledge.

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