Job Description
Posting number: 2026-00212
Department: Engineering and Construction
Job classification: Construction Management Inspector
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Construction Maintenance, Construction Trades
Grade 18 - Starting Hourly Rate: $26.46. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Examples of duties
The Construction Management Inspector is responsible for managing and inspecting construction activities performed by contractors within the potable and non-potable water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Exercises direct supervision in ensuring contractor compliance with approved plans and specifications and construction standards. Represents SAWS in a decision-making capacity when dealing with customers, contractors, consultants, developers, governmental and regulatory agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Inspects construction activities and materials for compliance with governmental safety, regulatory compliance, approved plans, specifications, construction standards, permits, and enforces contractor and SAWS quality control plans.
- Calculates, tabulates and authorizes payments to contractors, including accurate accounting of material quantities and measurements in both standard and metric formats.
- Reads and interprets plans, specifications and block maps, and approves minor field changes.
- Maintains mark-up drawings to reflect as-built conditions and reviews contractor's red-lined and as-built drawings. Reviews contractor's final red-lined drawings and ensures proper submittal of these documents for development of record drawings.
- Reviews, plans, and attends pre-bid, pre-construction and project status meetings with governmental agencies, contractors, and consultants.
- Operates survey equipment including levels, rods, and lasers.
- Reviews and coordinates chlorination and sampling of new lines, service outages, tie-ins, repair of damaged infrastructure, and installation of temporary connections.
- Prepares daily reports, performs inspection walk-throughs, generates punch lists, submits final quantities including measurements, and issues final field acceptance.
- Demonstrates a continuous effort to improve skill levels.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING
- The Construction Management Inspector works under general supervision/guidance.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Four years of progressive experience in interpreting project plans and specifications related to the construction and/or maintenance of water and wastewater facilities.
- TCEQ Class “C” Water Distribution Operator License and Class "II" Wastewater Collection Operator License within 24 months of hire.
- Proficient in the use of materials, tools, and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance, or repair of water distribution/wastewater collection systems.
- Able to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
- Confined Space Entry, Competent Person Excavation Safety, Work Zone Traffic Control, and/or Hazardous Materials Certification or obtain within one (1) year of appointment.
- Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- TCEQ Class "B" Distribution Texas Water Operator License.
JOB DIMENSIONS
- Contact with internal and external customers, contractors, and governmental agencies.
- Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds occasionally. Subject to standing, sitting, walking, climbing, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and working in cramped and strained positions for long periods of time to perform job scope.
Working conditions are primarily outside with frequent exposure to inclement weather; wastewater; mechanical, electrical, chemical and confined space hazards; offensive fumes; excessive noise; heavy traffic; deep excavations; and animals, snakes and poisonous insects. Also operates a company vehicle on a daily basis.
May be required to work hours other than regular daytime schedule.
