Inspection Supervisor; Construction Services​/Capital Improvement Projects

Inspection Supervisor – Department of Public Works

The Department of Public Works is seeking an Inspection Supervisor to lead the frontline of quality, safety, and accountability for the County’s public infrastructure.

In this role, you’ll plan, organize, and oversee inspection activities that ensure roads, drainage systems, utilities, and capital projects are built right the first time, meeting approved plans, County specifications, and Federal, State, and Local requirements. You’ll guide and mentor inspection staff, coordinate with developers and contractors, and serve as a trusted technical resource in the field and in the office.

From utility permitting and CO811 coordination to development review, construction services, stormwater, or capital projects, your work will directly shape the infrastructure that serves our community every day.

This position blends hands-on field leadership with technical expertise and administrative oversight
. You’ll monitor construction progress, manage inspections and acceptance processes, track infrastructure assets for GASB reporting, support budgeting and bidding efforts, and ensure customer concerns are addressed professionally and promptly. If you’re a construction or inspection professional who enjoys leading teams, solving problems in the field, and ensuring projects are done right, not just fast, we invite you to apply.

Hiring Range: $88,000.00 - $96,000.00

This position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:30pm; subject to change.

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

Plans, organizes, and supervises the inspection function for the Department of Public Works Development services to ensure that construction, installation, maintenance, and improvement activities for the County's infrastructure assets are performed according to approved plans and specifications. Work inspected includes that performed by commercial contractors and developers. Participates in cost estimates, responding to citizens' requests, and supporting the development of the Public Works Department budget.

May oversee utility location request program (CO811) and utility permitting program. May be assigned to Development Review, Construction Services, Capital Projects, or Stormwater of the Engineering Division. Employment is subject to the terms, conditions, and policies detailed in the Personnel Policies Manual (PPM). This position requires regular in-person presence as an essential job function.

• Supervises personnel involved in inspection activities; organizes, coordinates, and schedules work activities for the most cost-effective and efficient use of time, personnel, materials, and equipment; ensures work is performed in accordance with established procedures and standards. Conducts performance evaluations and motivates employees to reach peak productivity and performance; participates in the hiring and disciplinary process.
• Supervises and participates in the inspection of public infrastructure projects; ensures project activities meet construction standards and materials used meet the County specifications, materials testing, and ADA requirements.
• Inspection responsibilities include compliance with the County’s Engineering Criteria Manual, Drainage Criteria Manuals, and Land Development Code.
• Oversees and manages the work of employees to ensure construction standards are met and the materials used meet specifications and appropriate testing requirements.
• Visits project sites to advise and assist inspectors. Ensures inspection activities maintain compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations and criteria. Provides inspectors with the appropriate work procedures and standards and ensures compliance. Provides training and instruction on equipment used when performing inspections.
• Supervises the review and processing of utility cut applications and utility main installation plans; ensures applications and plans meet County specifications. Determines utility conflicts and coordinates relocation. Updates and maintains records; reads and interprets maps and construction…