Utilities Construction Inspector

About the role

Department: Charlotte Water Department

This position inspects and monitors the work of several construction contractors performing various types of water and sewer projects. Work includes new construction of water mains and sanitary sewer mains along with the replacement, repair, and rehabilitation of existing water and sewer mains; ensures compliance with plans, specifications, contracts, and Charlotte Water standards; interprets construction plans; rejects defective work and directs corrective actions; directs required testing; and is responsible for required paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Inspects construction in the field with occasional office work as needed.
• Monitors construction to ensure compliance with plans and specifications as well as CLTWater standards.
• Prepares accurate as-built drawings and sketches.
• Serves as point of contact with the contractor; interprets construction plans, specifications, standard details, and the current CLTWater Design Manual; and takes notes on activities performed by contractor.
• Identifies and rejects defective work or substandard materials; informs contractor of deficiencies in the work; and directs necessary corrective action.
• Directs and witnesses required testing for the type of construction being inspected.
• Handles required paperwork, including pre-construction photos, preparation and distribution of flyers and door hangers, daily reports, erosion control forms and reports, testing forms, reports, etc.
• Serves as field liaison with customers and the general public regarding the construction project; responds to inquiries and complaints in a timely manner; and works to resolve conflicts to a satisfactory conclusion.
• Conducts final inspection; prepares the punch list; ensures that deficient items are corrected; assists in the preparation of the record drawings; and conducts warranty inspections.
• Operates a surveying level, checks elevations and grades, and measures quantities and materials in the field to verify the contractor’s monthly pay requests.
• Measures quantities and materials in the field to verify the contractor’s monthly pay requests.
• Ensures that state and local ordinance requirements regarding installation and materials are met.
• Provides support for related budgets as needed.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Three (3) years of relevant construction experience

Preferred qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or a related field

Licenses and certifications

• Valid driver’s license
• City Driver’s Permit (must obtain and maintain)
• Desired certifications: traffic safety, contractor safety, confined space, erosion control, trenching and excavation

Knowledge, skills & abilities

• Technical writing skills
• Knowledge of water distribution and sewer collection systems
• Skill in working with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word)
• Ability to use project scheduling software
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans
• Basic to intermediate math skills

Physical demands

The work is light work and requires applying 10 pounds of force frequently exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: climbing, manual dexterity, perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, walking on uneven surfaces, discriminating among sounds, mental acuity, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity in expressing ideas by spoken word and shouting to be heard above ambient noise, and walking.

Work environment

Work is performed in an environment with heavy equipment and machinery that could result in bodily harm to co-workers or others.

Pay

Salary range: $31.83 – $35.36 per hour, commensurate with experience. (Posted range: $28.30 – $44.21)