Your future position: Construction Inspector II

Location: City of Houston Public Works (4545 Groveway Drive, Houston TX 77087)

Work Hours: 7:30am-4:30pm (On-site)

Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2025 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the role, Your Impact:

Baxter & Woodman, Inc. is currently seeking a Construction Inspector II to join the team supporting the City of Houston Public Works – Wastewater Operations Division. This on-site role involves delivering engineering services for a variety of municipal projects, offering direct collaboration with the City of Houston. The ideal candidate will bring experience in field observation, construction management, and public works operations. Responsibilities include conducting on-site inspections for projects such as water mains, pumping and booster stations, wastewater treatment plants, lift stations, storm and sanitary sewer systems, water distribution networks, and related pipelines and structures.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Provide on-site services to the City of Houston.

• Conduct on-site observation of work, repairs, and testing, as needed.
• Coordinate construction activities with contractors and construction management team, prioritizes time to assure that the most important installations are covered.
• Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractor’s superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.
• Recommend alterations to development and design to improve the quality of projects.
• Monitor progress schedule and approved shop drawings.
• Resolve construction conflicts and prepare cost-effective solutions.
• Endeavor to provide protection for owner against defects and deficiencies in the work.
• Observing, measuring, and documenting construction activities on projects, records on Daily Reports, job meeting minutes, updates as-built drawings as needed, investigates customer concerns, and maintains contract document files, assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.
• Maintain records of time, equipment, and material needs for any changes in the work that may result in a change order. Review and request adjustments of compensation and/or contract time.
• Coordinate monthly with contractor’s effort to develop Monthly Pay Application on bid quantities as agreed to.
• Requires effective communication, both oral and written, with residents, businesses, and public agency representative.
• Address resident concerns.
• Other duties as needed or assigned.

Education Requirement:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must-haves, what you will bring:

• 5+ years’ experience in construction management and/or public works management.
• Must have experience in the construction of municipal utility infrastructure projects (water mains, wastewater forcemains, stormwater systems, and roadways).
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff, property owners, and permit applicants.
• Knowledge of basic principles and experience with sanitary sewer systems and wastewater collection systems.
• Ability to travel throughout our service area (own transportation).
• Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.

Additional Information:

• May require on work weekends and holidays as necessary.
• Required to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

Compensation: The pay range for this role is $30.00 to $40.00. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and varied schedules. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer