Senior Construction Inspector - DPW

Under general supervision, supervises a group of subordinate inspectors engaged in field inspection of construction activities and/or individually performs field inspection work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, codes and recognized standards and methods of work; is in charge of one or more construction projects.

• 1. Reviews and interprets design plans, specifications, blueprints and sketches and provides information on site peculiarities.
• 2. Ensures that site work does not damage existing utilities.
• 3. Ensures site is properly barricaded for the safety of workers and the public.
• 4. Prepares daily and weekly work progress logs and reports, Inspectors' Daily Records, and other required construction accounting, work progress and documentation logs and reports.
• 5. Prepares and issues deficiency and punch lists to contractors, as required.
• 6. Monitors work schedules to determine reasonable progress and prepares estimates for contract progress payments.
• 7. Inspects, verifies and reports to supervisors on conditions that may require changes to specifications or construction work procedures and schedules.
• 8. Investigates and assists in the resolution of disputes with contractors.
• 9. Uses a variety of test and measuring instruments and conducts tests to determine quality of materials and accuracy of work.
• 10. Conducts the simpler tests on concrete, asphalt and granular material in a materials laboratory or in the field, as required.
• 11. Transports material samples to contracted laboratory facilities and obtains test certifications and documentation.
• 12. Obtains and enters construction data into computer data bases.
• 13. Interprets plans and specifications.
• 14. Engages in or checks on construction surveyor work such as determining location, dimensions, alignment and grade of component structures by use of appropriate surveyor's instruments.
• 15. Maintains field liaison with governmental agencies awarding and regulating construction contracts, suppliers and contractors, by providing information and responding to complaints.
• 16. Drives a vehicle to work site locations.
• 17. Prepares drawings, sketches and other documentation to reflect construction work as built.
• 18. Assigns work to subordinates and monitors their field work and activities.
• 19. Trains and instructs less experienced inspection staff in all phases of site inspection work.
• 20. Reports violations of work rules and other matters requiring discipline.

• High school graduation or GED. Preferably, completion of two years of course work engineering in a college or university of recognized standing.
• Two years of experience in inspection, construction and field engineering work.

• Completion of two years of course work in engineering at a college or university of recognized standing.

• Valid State of Michigan Operator License.
• Employees in this class may be required to provide their own automobile for transportation on a reimbursed mileage basis.
• Assignment to the Department of Public Works requires the ability to obtain MDOT required certifications, such as:
  Field Manager, Computerized Office Technician, Concrete Paving/Bridge Construction Inspection, Aggregate Technician, Bituminous Technician Level I, Density Certification, Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Inspection, Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Concrete Level I Certification, etc.

• Interview: 70%
• Computer Based Test: 30%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal
  
  Qualifications:
  
  P/F
• Total of Computer Based Test, Interview & Evaluation T.E.P:100%

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point

LRD: 02/16/2026

• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, test instrumentation and practices used in construction.
• Knowledge of construction specifications and standards, construction and hazardous materials testing requirements and documentation.
• Knowledge of current City of Detroit Standard Plans and Specifications and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Standard Specifications for Construction.
• Knowledge of OSHA and MIOSHA safety regulations.
• Knowledge of the regulations governing hazardous materials removal.
• Skill in inspection, construction and field engineering work.
• Skill in interpreting and applying City of Detroit Standard Plans and Specifications and Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Standard Specifications for Construction.
• Skill in use of…