Construction Inspector

About the role

The positions are based in Storm Water Services and are responsible for inspection and contract administration of Storm Water Projects (Major and Minor Flood Control and Water Quality) for compliance with City, State and Federal standards and regulations.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Makes sure work of private contractors on storm drainage projects meets design criteria and construction standards
• Documents daily activity and project progress
• Measures and documents quantities of work in place for contractor pay requests
• Maintains oversight of differing and changed site conditions
• Aids in field reviews of proposed work, negotiates prices with contractors
• Aids in field change orders
• Serves as the City’s point of contact for contractors, property owners and other project stakeholders
• Coordinates material testing for quality assurance
• Rejects work found to be substandard in materials and workmanship
• Aids in citizen requests related to storm drainage repairs
• Measures and documents physical characteristics of storm drainage infrastructure

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of materials, methods and practices used in various types of construction
• Ability to read, understand and interpret design plans and specifications
• Knowledge of material testing of asphalt, concrete and soils
• Basic understanding of and experience in landscaping and site restoration
• Basic understanding and experience in water quality best management practices, including stream improvement
• Basic understanding and experience in soil erosion and sedimentation control
• Good communications skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment
• Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public
• Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Basic knowledge of computer software applications including spreadsheets and word processing

Conditions of Employment

• The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte.
• The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
• Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
• The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

How to Apply

To apply, please visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department website and follow the online application instructions.