Construction Inspector

About the role

The City of McKinney seeks a highly skilled individual to join our team as a Construction Inspector. This position serves as the primary point of contact for construction projects, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the City's primary point of contact for permitted construction of infrastructure installation, land development, and capital improvement projects.
• Establishes relationships and works closely with other Engineering staff and multiple City departments including Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Building Inspections, Code Services, Planning, and Fire Department (Fire Marshal’s Office).
• Interprets and enforces approved plans, standard details, design manuals, local ordinances, state, and federal requirements.
• Coordinates, schedules, and monitors Laboratory testing with contractors.
• Reviews, tracks, and plots locations of laboratory testing reports to assure the testing frequency and requirements are met.
• Coordinates, schedules, and assists Chief Inspector for pre-walk to evaluate the existing site conditions for completion of all infrastructure and site improvements in accordance with the approved plans.
• Conducts onsite inspection for the completion of the final punch list items prior to final acceptance.
• Maintains and tracks all inspection data using daily, weekly, and monthly reporting systems for assigned projects.
• Investigates citizen complaints regarding construction, erosion, unsightly building areas, other hazards etc.
• Coordinates, schedules, and conducts meetings with multiple City departments and external stakeholders to resolve design and construction issues.
• Provides written detailed documentation of all information observed onsite with each inspection, including photographs and conversation notes.
• Verifies specific measurements with the uses of scales, level, measuring tape, smart level (digital level), laser level, and string line, etc.
• Responds to concerns and inquiries from members of the public in construction zones and resolves complaints from in and around the area.
• Works with developers and contractors to bring development projects to City compliance.
• Works with public utilities and other service providers concerning utility installations in development projects and subsequent clean-up work.
• Assists multiple City departments and external stakeholders with construction concerns.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 2 years of experience in construction inspection, engineering, or a related field. Valid Texas driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of applicable municipal, regional, and state regulatory practices.
• Ability to interpret and explain relevant standards to developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and citizens.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain positive professional relationships with internal staff and customers.
• Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).

Skills

• Proficiency in Blue Beam software for documentation and updates.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

The City of McKinney offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more.

Pay

$60,000 - $70,000 annually based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible hours to accommodate the needs of the job.