Construction Inspector - Water Supply Treatment Division - SFPUC (6318)

Application opens August 10, 2026 and closes August 14, 2026. Temporary exempt position lasting up to 36 months.

About the organization

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) serves over 2.7 million customers in the Bay Area with water, power, and wastewater services. With 2,300 employees across eight counties, SFPUC operates 24/7 to deliver high-quality, reliable, and environmentally responsible utility services. The organization is committed to innovation, safety, and community stewardship.

About the role

This position supports the Regional Water Transmission and Treatment Program, including Repair & Replacement (R&R) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. Based in Millbrae, CA, the Construction Inspector performs field inspections for R&R maintenance projects within the Hetch Hetchy Regional Water Transmission and Treatment System, including work under Job Order Contracts (JOC) and by in-house construction crews.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect construction activities to ensure compliance with SFPUC WSTD operational standards, contract requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Prepare project documentation including daily, monthly, and annual reports; equipment testing records; and maintenance or repair progress records.
• Participate in and/or conduct construction planning, coordination, progress, scheduling, and field meetings.
• Research and review facility plans, historic records, and construction documents; prepare field reports, force account records, materials testing logs, and contract closeout documentation.
• Assist with coordination of in-house operation and maintenance groups and project team members to resolve field issues, disputes, and change orders.
• Ensure all required tests, operations, measurements, and inspections are scheduled, completed, and documented for quality assurance/quality control.
• Maintain records of inspection, testing, correspondence, maintenance repairs, and data reports.
• Track unit quantities, labor, equipment, and installation progress to verify estimated percentage of work completed for payment applications and invoices.
• Identify and report safety and traffic hazards, defective work, and prepare work orders for correction.
• Drive a vehicle to inspection sites and coordinate with the Bureau of Environmental Management for CEQA compliance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Two years of full-time experience as a City and County of San Francisco 6317 Assistant Construction Inspector; or
• Four years of full-time construction inspection experience ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, workmanship, and materials.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Qualifications

Substitution options for experience:

• A baccalaureate degree in Engineering or Architecture from an accredited institution may substitute for up to two years of experience.
• Two years of full-time surveying experience may substitute for one year of experience.
• Experience as a Superintendent/General Foreman supervising crews of more than six may substitute for up to two years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• An associate degree in construction or engineering may substitute for up to one year of experience.

Desirable qualifications

• Five years of experience in public or commercial construction as a project engineer, resident engineer, office engineer, design engineer, or construction inspector.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related field.
• Five years of experience with software such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access), Adobe Acrobat PDF, Google Earth, or GIS.
• Familiarity with civil, mechanical, and electrical inspection types and facility engineering.

Schedule

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.