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

Position: Supervisor - Construction Inspection- Dallas Water Utilities - (Civil Service)
## Supervisor - Construction Inspection
- Dallas Water Utilities - (Civil Service)
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August 13, 2026 (12 days left to apply) job requisition :
24-18461
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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…