Construction Inspector I

About the Department

About our opportunity: We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time Construction Inspector I within the Capital and Asset Management Department.

This person will perform skilled inspection work to ensure compliance with construction drawings, contracts, and standards and specifications.

Work involves the inspection of all phases of construction sites.

They will coordinate with contractors, document interactions, verify applicable charges, and perform certain administrative duties as they relate to contract management.

This position is required to exercise independent judgment in applying City standards to a variety of work situations.

Work requires that the employee exercise considerable tact and firmness in dealing with contractors, property owners and the general public.

Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Conducts inspections and project oversight for a broad range of construction and maintenance projects for an assigned functional area, which may include water and wastewater infrastructure, land development, roads, drainage, equipment installation, and other structures and installations. Coordinates and oversees contractors and City staff engaged in construction and maintenance projects on behalf of the City: conducts meetings; schedules and coordinates inspections and meetings with City departments and other state and federal agencies; anticipates, prioritizes, and times inspections to minimize interference with project progress; provides guidance in unique construction situations; and negotiates and resolves discrepancies. Coordinates pre-construction activities and meetings: performs initial site assessments; evaluates constructability; ensures rights-of-way, easements, and permits are secured; researches utility locations, staging, and other conditions; anticipates constraints and technical challenges likely to impact projects; and notifies homeowners, business owners, transit authorities, public safety departments, and others of upcoming road and lane closures. Inspects construction and maintenance projects for compliance with approved plans, contract specifications, safety, and quality of materials and workmanship: visits project sites; assesses site conditions; takes photographs; takes samples as needed for testing; verifies that material quantities match contracts and invoicing; makes field adjustments, as necessary; and prepares, updates, and submits project progress reports to appropriate staff. Investigates and responds to citizen complaints: explains projects, policies, and procedures; identifies and assesses problems; determines appropriate remedies; and issues stop work orders or schedules work as needed. Coordinates post-construction activities and meetings: conducts post-construction walk thru at site; prepares as-built plans; conducts warranty inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with specifications; and reports failures, issues, and problems to contractor for remediation. Performs related administrative duties: updates project schedules and monitors progress of project in meeting established schedule; processes pay applications; reviews project progress reports submitted by contractors; and prepares and maintains inspection reports, budget reports, and related documentation for audit purposes. Investigates and responds to citizen complaints: explains projects, policies, and procedures; identifies and assesses problems; determines appropriate remedies; and issues stop work orders or schedules work as needed. Operates and maintains a variety of equipment and tools to complete essential functions, such as vehicle, nuclear and non-nuclear density gauges, GPS, smart level, thermometer, measuring devices, gas monitor, etc. Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, contractors, the public, outside agencies and organizations, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems. Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, pay applications, tax forms, easements, change orders, timesheets, testing reports, daily reports, progress reports, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records. Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review, or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions. Additional Functions: Performs other related duties as required.