Senior Construction Inspector (6319) – Citywide (U00054)

Application opening: July 31, 2026 – Filing deadline: August 17, 2026 – Recruitment ID: U00054 / REF60603S

About the Role

The Senior Construction Inspector oversees construction inspection work performed in conjunction with public works construction projects and assigns and supervises the work of construction inspectors to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, applicable codes, and safety regulations. This is a Citywide recruitment; the resulting eligible list may be used to fill positions in various SFPUC divisions and other city departments.

Engineering construction inspection includes, but is not limited to: earthwork and paving, roadway renovation and improvement, water supply and sewer collection pipeline, portland cement concrete, protective coating, pile driving, drilled piers, tunneling/jacking, trackwork, track improvements, power distribution and transmission systems, electrical overhead contact systems, signal, control and data acquisition systems, radio and telecommunications systems (including fiber optic networks), power substations, vehicle modifications and retrofits, bridges, ADA retrofits and facilities, building renovation and improvements, operating equipment, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, electrical and mechanical work, and landscaping and irrigation work.

Responsibilities

• Assigns and supervises the work of construction inspectors to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, applicable codes, and safety regulations.
• Anticipates workloads, develops staffing plans, trains, and evaluates performance of staff.
• Prepares and maintains project documentation and controls, including daily reports, force accounts, materials testing, and other construction records for complex and difficult construction projects.
• Participates in and/or conducts planning, preconstruction, coordination, progress, scheduling, and field staff meetings.
• Reviews plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, constructability reviews, and contract closeout records.
• Resolves disputes and difficult problems, and responds to complaints from the public requiring resolution at the senior level.
• Ensures that a quality assurance/quality control program for each project is developed and enforced.
• Supervises construction inspectors in the verification and preparation of quantity and progress estimates for progress payments and change order work.
• Reports safety and traffic hazards, defective work, and debris to the contractor for correction and ensures that the contractor corrects deficiencies.
• Initiates, prepares, estimates, reviews, and negotiates change orders.
• Drives a vehicle to inspection sites.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of verifiable full-time experience equivalent to the level of City and County of San Francisco class 6318 Construction Inspector; OR
• Six (6) years of verifiable full-time experience in construction inspection work ensuring that plans and specifications are complied with, and the workmanship and material used meet specifications.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in underground street utility construction and installation related to water main distribution pipes and other water system surface and underground utilities.
• Experience in inspection of water pipelines, distribution, storage, and treatment systems.
• Experience in inspection of sewer pipelines, collection, and treatment systems.
• Experience in special inspections (concrete, reinforcement, structural steel, welding).
• Experience in electrical/controls inspections.
• Experience in review and observation of testing and commissioning activities at water/wastewater/power facilities.
• Experience in inspection of commercial building construction.
• Experience on traditional open trench construction and trenchless techniques.
• Experience with complex traffic control plans involving mass transit buses, light rail trains, cable cars, and high-traffic areas.

Special Conditions

• Some positions may require additional qualifications that differ from the standard minimum qualifications.
• Specified positions may require possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license.
• May be required to work under extreme weather conditions, climb ladders, walk on uneven surfaces, and/or stand for long durations.

Pay

Annual salary: $138,450 – $168,324