$55k

Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Harris County $46k

•$90k Per Year Construction Inspector

•77048

HARRIS COUNTY

Occupation:

Construction and Building Inspectors

Location:

Houston, TX

•77048

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day Shift

Posted:

09/16/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

09/19/2026

Expires:

10/16/2026

Job #: 17069846

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent DL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Shift

Day Shift Public Transit

Available Benefits Help for .

Employment Type:

Permanent, Regular Full-Time Work Schedule:

Full-Time | Monday

•Friday, 8:00 AM

•5:00 PM (Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays depending upon project or workload) Position Overview The Harris County Flood Control District is seeking a Construction Inspector to observe, inspect, and document site work-in-progress. The role ensures all construction activities align with sealed plans, sound engineering practices, and federal, state, and local permitting requirements. Inspections cover clearing, grading, excavation, backfilling, and structural installations (box culverts, low-flow sections, slope pavements, inlets, manholes, and street sections).

Key Duties & Responsibilities Field Inspection & Compliance:

Perform daily inspections of active sites to verify work complies with approved construction plans and environmental permits; inspect site materials and schedule independent testing for quality assurance; report rejected materials and construction deficiencies.

Contractor Coordination & Walk-Throughs:

Coordinate with contractor leads on schedules, plan interpretations, and material acceptability; prepare for substantial and final completion walk-throughs to generate completion punch lists.

Documentation & Payment Support:

Produce daily written and photographic progress reports; review delivery tickets, invoices, product labels, sketches, and calculations to verify quantities for payment processing.

Administrative Participation:

Attend department, vendor, and agency meetings, as well as required technical seminars, workshops, and re-certification training programs.

The company is looking for:

Educational Mandate:

High School Diploma or GED.

Experience Required:

No minimum experience required.

Direct experience in construction inspection or a closely related field preferred.

Mandatory Credentials & Skills:

Active Texas Class "C" Driver's License with a clean driving record.

Ability to read and interpret sealed construction blueprints, technical drawings, and material specifications.

Background Requirements:

Candidates must pass a drug screen and a background check. Convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis; convictions will not necessarily bar a candidate's employment. After an offer or conditional offer of employment is made, the employer may require the prospective employee to take a physical examination.