Construction Inspector I​/II​/III

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Under general supervision of the Assistant City Engineer, the Construction Inspector conducts a variety of construction inspection activities of capital improvement and private development projects, primarily focused on compliance of public water, sanitary sewer, street, and drainage infrastructure with approved plans, specifications, and federal, state and City standards.

• Perform daily field inspections of assigned capital improvement and private development projects for compliance with approved plans, specifications, and federal, state and City standards, including but not limited to monitoring installation of public water, sanitary sewer, street, and drainage infrastructure, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards, checking survey layouts and grades, and maintaining inspection records and documentation.
• Inspect construction by franchise companies that are utilizing the City’s right-of-way or easements.
• Assist with contract management and administration, including reviewing submitted payment applications for quantities of work completed and stored materials, developing a punch list upon recognition of substantial completion, issuing a Letter of Completion upon final completion, and assisting with and/or providing input in the development of change orders.
• Review plans and specifications of construction projects; attend pre‑bid and pre‑construction meetings, as required.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, citizens, landowners, developers, design engineers, project managers, other City departments, and/or regulatory agencies regarding project construction or related issues.
• Provide technical information to City staff, which may include conducting research, requesting utility locates, providing special studies/design input, assisting in the development of cost estimates, and participating in updating the City’s design guidelines, details, and specifications.
• Observe field testing of construction materials and infrastructure and review test results for compliance with technical specifications and quality assurance; coordinate testing with outside laboratories, including but not limited to obtaining payment authorization, verifying invoices, and recovering reimbursement for failed tests.
• Note deficiencies and deviations from plans and specifications; confer serious problems and disagreements in interpretation to Assistant City Engineer, City Engineer, or project manager.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

This class level is the skilled classification for the Construction Inspector series. Incumbents are fully qualified to perform more complex inspections; incumbents work under general supervision performing highly skilled work on capital improvement projects.

• Participate in and perform advanced construction inspections on capital improvement projects.
• Take an active role in contract management and administration.
• Provide technical input regarding the creation and review of plans and specifications of construction projects.
• Work to remedy deficiencies and deviations from plans and specifications.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

This class level is the highly skilled Construction Inspector who has significant experience and incumbents are fully qualified to perform and oversee construction inspections. Incumbents work under limited supervision and perform advanced level journeyman work on capital improvement projects.

• Coordinate the assignment of capital improvement projects for inspection.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to subordinate staff.
• Serve as a main point of contract for contractors, citizens, landowners, developers, design engineers, project managers, other city departments, and/or regulatory agencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent and one (1) year experience in construction of water, sanitary, streets, or drainage infrastructure; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Ability to read…