Contract/Project Inspector

Essential Functions

• Conducts inspections and project oversight for a broad range of construction and maintenance projects, which may include water and wastewater infrastructure, land development, roads, drainage, equipment installation, and other structures and installations.
• Communicates with contractors on behalf of the County; meets with contractors; and negotiates and resolves discrepancies with contractors.
• Collaborates with superintendents, work crews, utility companies, EPA, GDOT, Corps of Engineers, and other agencies to coordinate work.
• Coordinates pre-construction activities and meetings: performs initial site assessments; ensures right-of-ways are secured; researches utility locations, staging, and other conditions using GIS, plats, courthouse property records, CCTV reports, and other sources; and anticipates constraints and technical challenges likely to impact projects.
• Inspects construction materials and workmanship for quality and contract compliance: visits project sites; assesses site conditions; takes samples as needed for testing; verifies that material quantities match contracts and invoicing; and uses various tools, gauges, and test equipment to measure and check for proper construction work.
• Inspects construction projects for adherence to safety protocols; project schedules; documentation requirements; and federal, state, and County codes, standards, and regulations.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: prepares reports and documentation, including inspection reports, job cost estimates, and project estimates for materials, equipment, parts, tools, and labor; processes and approves pay applications, material orders, and as-built drawings; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in construction inspection, construction project management, civil engineering, or public works construction; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.