Construction Inspector

• Base Pay $26.08 / Year
• Other Compensation $54,254.60 per Year
• Job Category Public Works
• Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Ready to make a difference, one building block at a time? As a Construction Inspector, you’ll be the city's safety watchdog, ensuring that infrastructure projects are built to last, up to code, and safe for everyone. From inspecting major Capital Improvement Projects to reviewing permits for sidewalks and building approaches, your work will help shape the future of the community—while keeping it safe, sound, and up to standard.

The City of Southlake is a place where we come together to enrich the quality of life for those who live, work, and play here. We strive to exceed expectations by delivering memorable experiences, world-class services, and a thoughtfully planned, well-maintained City. The Southlake Way inspires us to respectfully deliver excellent services, creating positive and lasting impressions. Learn more about our values here.

The Construction Inspector ensures that Public Works construction projects meet standards and specifications in accordance with the approved plans, project manual, and safety standards. This is accomplished by inspecting work quality and materials used in a variety of Public Works projects, including the construction, repair, maintenance, and/or alteration of streets, sidewalks, drainage facilities, underground utilities, and related structures; ensuring conformance with city-standard specifications and safety standards;

and maintaining records and reports on inspected projects. Other duties include performing a variety of technical tasks relative to the Public Works Department and assisting other departments as necessary.

• Competitive pay and exceptional medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Retirement program (TMRS) with City matching 2:1
• Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay
• City-paid LTD, AD&D, and Life insurance
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary membership to Champions Club at The Marq Southlake
• Ongoing training
• City-provided certifications
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early pay access available through UKG Wallet

• Formal Education
  :
  Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. College, vocational, business, technical, or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training up to and including a two‑year associate's degree.
• Experience
  :
  Over two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Certificates & Other Requirements
  :
  Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Texas Driver's License.

Applications will be accepted until June 17, 2026.