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Field Inspector

Dallas, TX · On-site

$58K - $97K/yr

Monitors and enforces contract compliance for multiple contracts. Essential Duties and ... Five (5) years progressively responsible technical experience in facility maintenance inspection ...

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How much do contract inspection jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract inspection in Dallas, TX is $19.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.24 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is contract inspection?

Contract inspection is the process of reviewing and evaluating contracts to ensure that all terms and conditions are met by the parties involved. Inspectors check for compliance with legal, regulatory, and quality standards, and may also monitor ongoing performance throughout the contract lifecycle. This role helps prevent disputes, ensures transparency, and protects the interests of both clients and contractors. Contract inspection is important in industries like construction, manufacturing, and government procurement.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in contract inspection, and how can they be mitigated?

Professionals in Contract Inspection often face challenges such as interpreting complex contract language, ensuring compliance with both internal and external standards, and managing tight deadlines. Effective communication with legal, procurement, and project teams is essential to clarify requirements and resolve ambiguities. To mitigate these challenges, staying updated on regulatory changes, utilizing contract management software, and participating in ongoing training can help inspectors work more efficiently and accurately.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Inspector, you need a solid understanding of contract law, compliance standards, and quality assurance, usually backed by relevant experience or a degree in a related field. Familiarity with inspection software, documentation tools, and industry-specific regulations is essential, and some roles may require certifications like Certified Quality Inspector (CQI). Attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and effective communication help ensure accurate inspections and clear reporting. These skills are vital for ensuring contractual obligations are met, reducing risk, and maintaining project quality and compliance.

What is the difference between Contract Inspection vs Contract Administrator?

AspectContract InspectionContract Administrator
CertificationsTypically requires construction or quality inspection certificationsRequires contract management or legal certifications
Work EnvironmentOn-site inspections at project sitesOffice-based, managing contract documentation
Industry UsageCommon in construction, manufacturing, and engineeringPrevalent in corporate, government, and legal sectors
Primary FocusEnsuring compliance and quality during project executionManaging contract terms, amendments, and compliance

While both roles involve contractual work, Contract Inspection focuses on on-site quality and compliance checks during project execution, whereas Contract Administrator handles contract management, documentation, and negotiations primarily from an office setting. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers target the right skills and responsibilities for each role.

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Infographic showing various Contract Inspection job openings in Dallas, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,797 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Bridge Inspection Project Manager I

HNTB

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


HNTB rating

9.2

Company rating: 9.2 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

What We're Looking For

Are you looking for a new, exciting opportunity? Join one of our Texas offices and be a key contributor to the growth of our bridge inspection practice throughout Texas. We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager with proven TxDOT bridge inspection experience, strong industry relationships, and a passion for leadership to help establish and expand a critical service line within the great state of Texas. While the primary focus will be on statewide bridge inspection projects, the candidate will have the opportunity to support the rapid growth of bridge inspection services at a national level. You have the opportunity to break new ground on a local service line within a firm that brings more than 110 years of experience and consistently ranks as a top design firm by Engineering News Record (ENR).
This opportunity entails being responsible for managing assigned project(s) throughout their full lifecycle including developing the scope and technical sections of proposal and procurement documents to participating in contract negotiations and overseeing the delivery of the project plan to successfully accomplish HNTB's 4 for 4 performance: delivery of quality work, on time, on budget and to the client's satisfaction on every project. This position proactively manages the budget, schedule, technical requirements, contractual obligations, and client communications in support of the project's objectives. Provides high level technical tasks while managing and reviewing design related specifications, calculations, reports and plans. Coordinates with internal and external partners, including cross-discipline and functional teams, to address and problem-solve design-related issues or concerns.

What You'll Do:

  • Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
  • Serves as the primary client liaison and manages the project team to deliver the scope, schedule, and budgets to completion and to the client's satisfaction. Assists with client project scoping and contract negotiations.
  • Performs technical discipline tasks including analysis, reports, design, specification, and production for assigned projects.
  • Implements the firm's project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan. Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives.
  • Performs coordination with managers on project staffing, including, but not limited to; recruitment, development, retention, and succession of project staff; development of plan for project staff reporting; and support for performance and compensation reviews.
  • Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships, and pursuit efforts for strategic and mini-mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Leads proposal development and interview presentations for strategic and mini-mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community.
  • May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience
  • 2 years task management or Deputy PM experience

What You'll Bring:

  • Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on statewide bridge inspection projects. Identifying and escalating risk and change management issues.
  • Leading a team for large-scale inspection projects including multiple subconsultants.
  • Lead and perform field inspections of complex bridges and tunnels according to FHWA's NBIS and NTIS as well as TxDOT and federal standards.
  • Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver projects or task orders.
  • Interfacing with your client-level peer on projects or task orders.
  • Providing technical guidance to team and task leads as well as performing portions of the technical work.
  • Develop high quality and detailed inspection reports accurately depicting existing conditions and critical findings.
  • Develop condition quantities and repair costs for National Bridge Element Level and National Tunnel Element Level reporting.
  • Perform and review structural analysis, design and plans as needed.
  • Perform and review load rating analysis, calculation and report development as needed.
  • Mentor junior staff in their development, particular bridge inspection team members.
  • Monitor quality and budget on all assigned tasks.

What We Prefer:

  • Master's degree in Engineering
  • 10 years relevant experience
  • Texas Professional Engineer (PE) certification
  • Complex bridge and tunnel inspection experience with TxDOT and local agencies.
  • Successful completion of FHWA-NHI's Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges, Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges, and Tunnel Safety Inspection courses.
  • Precertified in the following TxDOT work categories: 6.1.1/2, 6.2.1/2, and 6.3.1/2
  • OSHA 10-hour construction safety certification.

Additional Information

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.#AL #Bridges

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Locations:

Austin, TX, Dallas, TX, Fort Worth, TX, Plano, TX (Granite Parkway)

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NOTICE TO THIRD-PARTY AGENCIES:

HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.


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About HNTB

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At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1914