Contract/Project Inspector

This position is vital to the daily operations of the Water System, ensuring good customer service and meeting future needs within the Engineering and Records Division.

About the role

The essential function involves daily site visits to active construction sites for private development to ensure public water, sewer, and stormwater utilities are installed in accordance with Cobb County Code and Development Standards.

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections and project oversight for construction and maintenance projects, including water and wastewater infrastructure, land development, roads, drainage, equipment installation, and other structures.
• Communicates with contractors on behalf of the County; meets with contractors; and negotiates and resolves discrepancies.
• 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; anticipates constraints and technical challenges.
• Inspects construction materials and workmanship for quality and contract compliance: visits project sites; assesses site conditions; takes samples as needed for testing; verifies material quantities match contracts and invoicing; uses tools, gauges, and test equipment to measure and check construction work.
• Inspects construction projects for adherence to safety protocols, project schedules, documentation requirements, and federal, state, and County codes, standards, and regulations.
• Processes documentation associated with department/division operations: prepares reports (inspection reports, job cost estimates, project estimates for materials, equipment, parts, tools, and labor); processes and approves pay applications, material orders, and as-built drawings; maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Investigates and responds to citizen complaints: explains projects, policies, and procedures; identifies and assesses problems; determines appropriate remedies; issues stop work orders or schedules work as needed.
• Collaborates with superintendents, work crews, utility companies, EPA, GDOT, Corps of Engineers, and other agencies to coordinate work.
• Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals to coordinate work activities, review status, exchange information, or resolve problems via telephone, two-way radio, or in person.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required.
• Three years of experience in construction inspection, construction project management, civil engineering, or public works construction; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

Physical Abilities

• Tasks require moderate physical effort, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing.
• May involve lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
• Requires the ability to perceive and discriminate colors, odors, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.
• Requires the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

• Exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, explosives, water hazards, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.