Construction Inspector

## Construction Inspector Apply:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Government Center:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
October 16, 2026 (13 days left to apply):
JR104649

Department:
Transportation Department Salary: $28.30 - $40.67 Commensurate with Experience
** Welcome to the City of Charlotte
** Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:
* Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
* Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
* Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
* Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
* Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
** SUMMARY
* * The Construction Inspector is based in the Construction, Survey and Utility Division of the General Services Department. This position is responsible for representing the City’s interests by inspecting roadway construction projects for compliance with City, State and any other applicable standards. This is technical and detail-oriented work requiring application of civil engineering principles and construction practices. The Construction Inspector is expected to have a thorough understanding and expertise in many different areas of construction including, but not limited to: asphalt, concrete, structural steel, storm drainage, water, sewer, bridges, traffic signals, survey, and federal project compliance.
** Major

Duties and Responsibilities:

*** + Conduct field inspections on City construction projects to ensure that construction procedures, design and materials specifications, erosion control standards, storm water standards, and safety requirements are met  + Inspect construction projects per plans and specifications for required improvements such as sidewalks, streets, storm drainage, storm water detention, medians, curb and gutter, concrete, water main installations, sewer, asphalt paving, earthwork, manholes, conduit installation, bus stop installation, rail installation, overhead catenary installation, grading and erosion control  + Respond to inquiries and complaints from public and private agencies and the general public  + Reject defective work or substandard materials, and advise contractor of necessary corrective action  + Prepare daily reports to document types of material and quantity of materials used.  

Daily reports will also include pictures to document work progress, conflicts, materials, etc.  + Prepare monthly pay estimates for projects  + Proficient in record keeping, plan reading, and basic construction surveying.  + Performs other related duties as requested.
** Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:*** + Knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices used in various types of horizontal construction  + Proficient in basic plan reading, basic construction field survey applications, and a general understanding of technical specifications.  + Good communication skills, both verbal and written  + Ability to work well in a team environment  + Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public  + Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work and complete assignments with minimal supervision  + Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, Outlook)  + Good driving record, a valid driver’s license, and a dependable passenger vehicle to use at work  + Must be able to receive and maintain a City Driving…