Supervisor - Construction Inspection- Dallas Water Utilities - (Civil Service)

City of Dallas

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Until 9/28/2026 6+ years exp First posted December 19, 2025 Last posted July 30, 2026
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Job Summary

The Supervisor - Construction Inspection supervises, plans, directs, and ensures the efficient and compliant execution of construction inspection.


Job Description
 

Overview

The Supervisor - Construction Inspection supervises, plans, directs, and ensures the efficient and compliant execution of construction inspection.

Essential Functions

  • Supervises, directs, and coordinates the activities of construction inspectors on water and wastewater utility construction projects; delegates, assigns, and oversees assigned tasks to subordinates.
  • Approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; recommends or adjusts work priorities and activities, projects schedules, resources, and work plans as required.
  • Assists management with the implementation of inspection procedures, policies, and standards and scheduling of inspector training; provides sound recommendations and handles various requests from residents and property owners in the field.
  • Performs challenging inspections and provides expertise for non-routine projects and technical issues; reviews licenses and permits to ensure all required documentation is current; assists, supports, and provides leadership for various inspection scenarios.
  • Supervises the field activities conducted by the construction inspectors and contractors on public/civil works projects outside of normal business hours for emergency work, critical construction activities, required night-time work for operational purposes, and other required and approved after hour work.
  • Available 24/7 during construction activities to direct, assist and perform inspection duties when needed, and to supervise and coordinate inspectors and contractors when necessary.
  • Evaluates and ensures inspection goals are met in a timely manner and works to increase productivity; oversees the identification of discrepancies and non-compliant issues while also ensuring the appropriate enforcement of rules and regulations.
  • Assists and supports the hiring process for employees and maintenance workers; attends and participates in job fairs and being on interview panels for new workers; evaluates staff and enforces disciplinary measures for field employees.
  • Provides quality customer service by communicating effectively with customers and responding to issues or concerns timely and professionally.
  • Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Knowledge of city, state, or federal codes, ordinances, rules, regulations and standards in construction and related projects.
  • Knowledge of safety rules and precautions for construction and related inspection.
  • Knowledge of construction and building trades and inspection procedures and determining non-compliant issues.
  • Ability to supervise, coordinate, and facilitate inspection and related work for the department.
  • Ability to read and interpret various schematic diagrams, construction plans, and specifications.
  • Ability to inspect activities using various types of hand tools, power tools, precision testing, heavy construction equipment and/or troubleshooting equipment.
  • Ability to resolve challenging issues and provide technical expertise when requested.
  • Ability to communicating effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to produce written documents/reports with clearly organized thoughts.
  • Ability to keep accurate records; comprehend and make inferences from written material.
  • Knowledge of customer service practices and principles.
  • Ability to assist and provide guidance for other personnel performing inspections and related work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  

  • High school diploma or GED. 

EXPERIENCE:

  • Six (6) years of experience inspecting the design/construction of water or wastewater facilities projects.

AND

  • Two (2) years of experience with supervisory/management responsibilities. (This experience may be included in the required experience listed above)

LICENSE:

  • Valid driver's license with good driving record

PREFERENCES

Dallas Water Utilities – Pipeline Construction

  • Experience in construction inspection of water/wastewater pipelines and related facilities or public infrastructure projects.

Dallas Water Utilities – Wastewater Facility Construction

  • Experience in wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, tanks, metering vaults and/or other related facilities capital improvement projects.
  • Familiar with construction of 4160v (or higher) electrical cables and equipment.
  • A current American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade I certificate.

Dallas Water Utilities – Water Facility Construction

  • Experience in water facility treatment plants, pump stations, tanks, metering vaults and/or other related facilities capital improvement projects.
  • Familiar with construction of 4160v (or higher) electrical cables and equipment.
  • A current American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade I certificate.



Salary Range

 

$60,569.60 - $73,528.00


 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About this role

Summary

Supervises water/wastewater construction inspection, manages staff, ensures compliance, and handles field operations.

Job title

Supervisor - Construction Inspection

Experience level

2+ years management, 6+ years inspection

Minimum experience

6+ years exp

Industry

public utilities

Location requirements

Dallas, on-site, with 24/7 availability required

Salary

$61k–$74k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

construction codesinspection proceduressafety rulesreading schematicscommunication

Preferred skills

pipeline constructionwastewater facilitieswater treatment plantselectrical constructionACI certification

Specializations

waterwastewaterconstruction inspectionpublic infrastructureelectrical
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Dallas, TX, USA

On-site City
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