Construction Inspector

About the role

Summary The Construction Inspector is based in the Construction, Survey and Utility Division of the General Services Department. This position is responsible for representing the City’s interests by inspecting roadway construction projects for compliance with City, State and any other applicable standards. This is technical and detail-oriented work requiring application of civil engineering principles and construction practices. The Construction Inspector is expected to have a thorough understanding and expertise in many different areas of construction including, but not limited to: asphalt, concrete, structural steel, storm drainage, water, sewer, bridges, traffic signals, survey, and federal project compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections on City construction projects to ensure that construction procedures, design and materials specifications, erosion control standards, storm water standards, and safety requirements are met
• Inspect construction projects per plans and specifications for required improvements such as sidewalks, streets, storm drainage, storm water detention, medians, curb and gutter, concrete, water main installations, sewer, asphalt paving, earthwork, manholes, conduit installation, bus stop installation, rail installation, overhead catenary installation, grading and erosion control
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from public and private agencies and the general public
• Reject defective work or substandard materials, and advise contractor of necessary corrective action
• Prepare daily reports to