Sr. Construction Inspector
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Sr. Construction Inspector
cityoffortworth· Transportation & Public Works
About this role
Pay Range: $59,534 – $74,418
Job Posting Closing on: Thursday, September 3, 2026 📅
Workdays & Hours: Monday – Friday 7 am – 4 pm; Some evening/weekend work required.
Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities. Find Out More!
The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. 🌆
A Sr Construction Inspector job is available with the City of Fort Worth TPW ROW Management Division. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading staff, reviewing and understanding plans, as well as overseeing construction projects involving franchise/telecom utility construction, including concrete and asphalt paving for conformance with City policies and specifications. This individual will establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, the general public and other employees. The Candidate should be a responsible, dependable and extremely detail oriented individual who is willing to grow and expand their knowledge base. The candidate must also have a good grasp of the role of serving the public.
Minimum Qualifications:
- HS diploma/GED supplemented by college-level coursework in Engineering, Architecture, Construction or a related field
- Three (3) years of construction inspection experience involving the construction and maintenance of public works systems and structures
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal, management, and excellent communication skills with the unique ability to be able to transfer these concepts clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing with the general public and internal City staff
- Experience in Accela reviewing and issuing permits and resulting inspections
- Knowledge and expertise of Small Cell and 5G construction/installation
- Experience in construction and/or inspection of Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) construction
- Two or more years of paving restoration experience, HMAC and Concrete
- Experience using the following software applications: Accela, CRM – Customer Relationship Management System, MS Word, Excel and Outlook
The Sr. Construction Inspector job responsibilities include:
- Leads staff, which includes prioritizing and assigning work; as well as ensuring staff is trained properly
- Inspects product installation and final restoration in a variety of Utility projects for compliance with City standards and policies
- All utility inspections are entered into Accela and non-inspection activities into Customer Service Request (CSR) program
- Coordinates construction inspection activities with other city departments
- Acts as liaison between contractors and the general public with respect to various construction projects
- Promotes, establishes, and maintains effective working relationships
- Previews plans and traffic control for assigned projects prior to inspection
- Prepare daily inspection route list
- Performs routine and final inspections on utility construction projects
- Read and interpret plans involving Franchise Utility Construction
Working Conditions
Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
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Conditions of Employment
The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.
The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Sr. Construction Inspector role at cityoffortworth?
The listed salary for this Sr. Construction Inspector position at cityoffortworth is USD 60K–74K. This is an full-time role.
Where is the Sr. Construction Inspector position at cityoffortworth located?
This Sr. Construction Inspector role at cityoffortworth is based in Transportation Public Works. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Sr. Construction Inspector at cityoffortworth belong to?
This Sr. Construction Inspector position is part of the Transportation & Public Works department at cityoffortworth. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Sr. Construction Inspector job at cityoffortworth posted?
This Sr. Construction Inspector position at cityoffortworth was posted on Aug 20, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Sr. Construction Inspector
cityoffortworth · 💰 USD 60K–74K
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