Construction Inspector Jobs in Texas
Construction inspector jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, driven by sustained growth in commercial development, highway and bridge infrastructure, and residential expansion across the state, with openings for entry-level technicians through senior project inspectors. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio anchor the market, where large firms like AECOM, WSP, and Jacobs Engineering maintain established Texas operations and consistently hire inspectors. The most in-demand specialties are transportation infrastructure, commercial building, and municipal utilities inspection. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Construction Services Practice
Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.
What We’re Looking For:
Michael Baker is actively seeking an Construction Inspector III to join our San Antonio, TX team. The Inspector will perform assignments regarding highway and bridge construction inspection.
What You’ll Do:
- Follow standard procedures in documenting construction projects and inspecting job activities to verify they are in compliance with project plans and specifications.
- Responsible for completing a daily report documenting labor and equipment used by contractor to include a description of work performed and any pertinent conversations with contractor.
- Measurement and calculation of pay item quantities.
- Assist with office work such as plotting cross-sections and computing earthwork quantities. The inspector shall report directly to Senior Inspector and/or Project Manager.
What You Need to Succeed:
- 10+ years of experience in highway and bridge construction inspection
- Experience includes earthwork, asphalt paving, concrete paving, storm drain systems, retaining walls, bridge elements, traffic control, SW3P, and other items related to highway/bridge construction
- High School diploma
- Organized, determined, and resourceful; demonstrate a sense of urgency while accurately and safety performing the work and be able to build relationships with a wide variety of people.
- Ability to work with minimal to no supervision.
- Must have excellent customer service skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid Texas driver’s license and pass an annual motor vehicle record check.
- Proficient with Microsoft office programs including Word and Excel. Enter data rapidly and accurately and operate tools and equipment.
- TXDOT highway/bridge construction experience and inspection certifications preferred.
- TXDOT experience is preferred but not required.
- One or more of the following certifications as necessary:
- Certified Asphalt Technician Level IB - Field Tester
- Certified Concrete Technician (ACI and TxDOT Certification)
- Certified Asphalt Roadway Technician
- Work Zone Safety Certification
- Radiological Safety Course Certification
- SB102
- Nuclear gauge certification preferred but not required
- Maintain project records
- Open to traveling
- Open to working nights and weekends
- Must be able to interpret construction plans, details, standards and specifications.
- Conduct work in a safe manner
Physical Requirements
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise
- Subject to vibration
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
- Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
- Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Compensation
The approximate compensation range for this position is $25.00 to $40.00 an hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Why Choose Us:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
#LI-MM1 #LI-HYBRID
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Construction Services Practice
Michael Baker International’s Construction Services staff supports clients by acting as their trusted on-site agent through all phases of construction, from pre-design to close-out, by providing qualified construction managers, inspectors, constructability reviewers, schedulers, estimators and safety experts. As new technologies evolve throughout the construction industry, innovative ideas are required to maintain and deliver successful construction projects.
What We’re Looking For:
Michael Baker is actively seeking an Construction Inspector III to join our San Antonio, TX team. The Inspector will perform assignments regarding highway and bridge construction inspection.
What You’ll Do:
- Follow standard procedures in documenting construction projects and inspecting job activities to verify they are in compliance with project plans and specifications.
- Responsible for completing a daily report documenting labor and equipment used by contractor to include a description of work performed and any pertinent conversations with contractor.
- Measurement and calculation of pay item quantities.
- Assist with office work such as plotting cross-sections and computing earthwork quantities. The inspector shall report directly to Senior Inspector and/or Project Manager.
What You Need to Succeed:
- 10+ years of experience in highway and bridge construction inspection
- Experience includes earthwork, asphalt paving, concrete paving, storm drain systems, retaining walls, bridge elements, traffic control, SW3P, and other items related to highway/bridge construction
- High School diploma
- Organized, determined, and resourceful; demonstrate a sense of urgency while accurately and safety performing the work and be able to build relationships with a wide variety of people.
- Ability to work with minimal to no supervision.
- Must have excellent customer service skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Valid Texas driver’s license and pass an annual motor vehicle record check.
- Proficient with Microsoft office programs including Word and Excel. Enter data rapidly and accurately and operate tools and equipment.
- TXDOT highway/bridge construction experience and inspection certifications preferred.
- TXDOT experience is preferred but not required.
- One or more of the following certifications as necessary:
- Certified Asphalt Technician Level IB - Field Tester
- Certified Concrete Technician (ACI and TxDOT Certification)
- Certified Asphalt Roadway Technician
- Work Zone Safety Certification
- Radiological Safety Course Certification
- SB102
- Nuclear gauge certification preferred but not required
- Maintain project records
- Open to traveling
- Open to working nights and weekends
- Must be able to interpret construction plans, details, standards and specifications.
- Conduct work in a safe manner
Physical Requirements
- Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions
- Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour
- Subject to noise
- Subject to vibration
- Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/heat, or chemicals
- Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, or other device
- Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs
- Climbing - ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffoldings, ramps, etc
- Visual Acuity-operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment
- Visual Acuity-determine work quality/make general observations of facilities/structures
Compensation
The approximate compensation range for this position is $25.00 to $40.00 an hour. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
Why Choose Us:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits
#LI-MM1 #LI-HYBRID
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
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- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
- Energy
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction inspector jobs across Texas.
- Active registration as a Texas Licensed Professional Engineer or relevant ICC certification preferred
- Experience reading and interpreting construction plans, blueprints, and project specifications
- Knowledge of Texas Department of Transportation or local municipal construction standards
- Completion of an accredited construction management, civil engineering, or related degree program
- Ability to conduct field inspections independently and document findings in written reports
- Valid Texas driver's license and willingness to travel to active job sites regularly
Construction Inspector Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction inspector in Texas?
The concrete path in Texas starts with a degree or technical certificate in construction management, civil engineering technology, or a related field, though equivalent field experience is widely accepted. Texas does not issue a single statewide construction inspector license, but inspectors working on commercial projects often pursue International Code Council certification, and those on public infrastructure projects may need credentials recognized by the Texas Department of Transportation. Building your knowledge of Texas-specific codes and standards is the strongest differentiator.
Which companies hire construction inspectors in Texas?
Employers hiring construction inspectors in Texas right now include Texas Department of Transportation, GFT, and Terracon Consultants, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's sustained infrastructure investment and commercial construction pipeline keep these firms recruiting across the Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio metro areas on an ongoing basis.
Which Texas cities have the most construction inspector jobs?
Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas are the Texas cities with the most construction inspector openings. Houston leads because of its petrochemical plant build-outs and port infrastructure, Dallas-Fort Worth draws volume from one of the largest commercial real estate markets in the country, and San Antonio's ongoing municipal expansion and military installation projects sustain consistent demand for inspectors across both public and private sectors.
Are there remote construction inspector jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. Construction inspection is fundamentally a field role that requires physical presence on active job sites to evaluate materials, verify code compliance, and document conditions in real time. About 11% of construction inspector openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those that are tend to involve plan review, report writing, or project coordination duties rather than hands-on site inspection.
How can I get hired as a construction inspector in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an inspection technician or construction observer role, where you assist senior inspectors on active Texas Department of Transportation or municipal projects and build documented field hours. Large Texas public works programs and county flood control districts frequently bring on entry-level technicians without full experience. Earning an ICC residential or commercial inspector certification before applying gives candidates a clear edge and compensates for a thin field record.
Where can I find and apply to construction inspector jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to construction inspector jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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