Development Construction Inspector

Development Construction Inspector

Salary

$46,966.40 Annually

Location

Citizens Tower, 1314 Avenue K Lubbock, TX

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

D114-4541

Department

Engineering

Division

4541 - Public Works Street Drainage Engineering

Opening Date

05/16/2026

Closing Date

5/22/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
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Summary

Under general supervision conduct and document daily quality assurance testing for development infrastructure construction. Test and inspect water, sewer, and paving elements for quality assurance and conformity to plans and specifications.

Essential Functions

• Conducts daily Quality Assurance testing and inspections of assigned Development projects to ensure compliance by contractors to plans, specifications, state and federal law.
• Documents completion of Development construction projects for conformity to City of Lubbock Minimum Design Standards and Specifications.
• Provide information to contractors, engineers, and developers regarding construction irregularities and appropriate corrections. Consults and advises developers, contractors, and engineers of requirements needed to pass inspection.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with contractors, engineers, and City staff
• Answers questions and assists with dispute resolution among engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Inspects materials used in the construction of Subdivisions to conform with the City of Lubbock Engineering Minimum Design Standards and Specifications
• Collects and performs materials lab testing.
• Perform related duties as directed.

Qualifications

One year experience related to engineering environment / public works construction and/or Inspection, or other large-scale construction projects; or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides certification in related fields.

Education, Training, Certifications

• Texas Driver's License

With City of Lubbock assistance:

• You must have the ability to obtain within three (3) years
• TCEQ Class C Water License
• You must have the ability to obtain within two (2) years
• Level 1B Roadway Certificate or Equal
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician Grade I
• Nuclear Density Gauge Operator and Hazmat Certification

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The materials, methods, and practices of municipal construction projects
• Water, Wastewater, Stormwater products
• Soils, Aggregates
• Concrete, Asphalt Paving
• The principles and practices of engineering inspection and testing
• Water pressure testing, Chlorine testing and flushing, Bacteriological testing
• Wastewater pressure and vacuum testing, mineral testing
• Soils compaction and PI testing
• Aggregate gradation and soundness testing
• Concrete air, slump, and strength testing
• Asphalt sampling, coring, and Concrete air testing
• Nuclear Density Gauge operations
• The fundamental principles of computer operations.
• Management and Supervision: Personnel motivation, oversight, and evaluation.
• Customer and Personnel Service: Principles and processes for providing customer and personnel services including needs assessment techniques, quality service standard, alternative delivery systems, and customer satisfaction evaluation techniques.
• Design: Design techniques, principles, tools, and instruments involved in the production and use of precise technical plans.
• Public Works / Engineering Construction: Materials, methods, laws, and tools to safely and accurately complete construction projects.

Ability to:

• Conduct Feasibility Analyses: Reading and visualizing the constructability of engineering design plans and specifications. Identifying constructability issues during design and/or construction phases.
• Participate in Active Listening: Listening to what other are saying and asking questions as appropriate.
• Perform Written and Oral Expression: Communicating orally and in writing the construction status and issues to a variety of people ranging from the general public to construction contractors to professional technical and non-technical personnel.
• Develop Process Assessments: Developing process improvements to make work unit more efficient.
• Manage Productivity / Workload Optimization: Managing and allocating workload throughout the inspection team to maximize inspections.
• Encourage Innovation: Promote others to consider approaching unique construction issues differently.

Physical Requirements:

• Continuously lift and carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequently stand and walk during the shift.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, stairs, and other inclined surfaces.
• Occasionally bend and kneel.
• Occasionally push and pull objects
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle, distance measuring device, and laboratory equipment.
• Stand on the edge of an excavation and / or trench protection.

The City of Lubbock provides a comprehensive, cost effective, health and welfare package. To view the employee benefits click here.

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Do you have one year experience related to engineering environment / public works construction?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Texas Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Lubbock

Address 1314 Avenue K

Lubbock, Texas, 79401

Phone 806-775-2303

Website http://www.mylubbock.us