Construction Inspector

The City of Centennial, Colorado is an organization driven to quality products and outcomes while adhering to sound fiscal practices and efficient provision of services. We seek to attract and retain the best staff to assist us in this mission and, in return, foster a culture which supports all employees using their talents every day to do what they do best.

The City of Centennial, Colorado is an organization driven to quality products and outcomes while adhering to sound fiscal practices and efficient provision of services. We seek to attract and retain the best staff to assist us in this mission and, in return, foster a culture which supports all employees using their talents every day to do what they do best.

A winner of nine Gallup Exceptional Workplace Awards, we are proud to embody the link between highly engaged workforce and excellence in business outcomes. We are an innately collaborative culture dedicated to talents and focused on results.

Under general supervision, performs field inspections of public and private development and construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local codes, ordinances, regulations, approved plans, specifications, and established standards. Inspects capital improvement, commercial, industrial, subdivision, and other development projects; reviews construction activities, materials, and workmanship; observes and verifies required testing; identifies deficiencies and non-compliant work; prepares inspection reports and maintains accurate inspection records;

communicates requirements and deficiencies to contractors, developers, and other responsible parties; coordinates with appropriate departments, consultants, engineers, and agencies as necessary; responds to citizen complaints and inquiries regarding construction activities and related concerns; and performs related duties as assigned.

This classification provides a career progression to the Senior Construction Inspector level.

Construction Inspector Hiring Range - $30.40 - $36.47/Hour

Construction Inspector Salary Range - $30.40 - $42.55/Hour

The following statements are illustrative of the essential duties of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The City of Centennial retains the right to modify or change the essential and additional functions of the job at any time.

• Documents, monitors, and takes appropriate action regarding public and contractor safety.
• Inspects and maintains records for concrete and asphalt construction (streets, sidewalks) related to developments in the city rights-of-way.
• Contacts citizens and resolves complaints/concerns about construction projects in the city.
• Inspects adjacent properties for damage from construction activity, documents, and takes action.
• Confers with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards and inconveniences.
• Schedules and runs pre-construction meetings prior to permit release.
• Coordinates project status and needs with internal and external stakeholders.
• Schedules service interruption with least interference and least inconvenience to property owners.
• Reviews plans and specifications of assigned project with members of the Public Works and Community Development Departments.
• Inspects materials for identification as conforming to specifications.
• Schedules for routine field tests.
• Observations and properly documents work during progress.
• Conducts preliminary and final inspections of constructed projects and ensures all punch list items are completed prior to project closeout.
• Checks line, grade, size, elevation and location of improvements.
• Reviews and maintains all material testing logs and batch tickets.
• Maintains project status tracking database.
• Administers Public Improvement Agreements to include release of developer contributions.
• Reviews applications and issues development permits
• Ensures as-built drawings are accurately maintained and submitted at project completion
• Recommends probationary and final acceptance of projects to City Staff.
• Works with the Southeast Metro Storm Water Authority (SEMSWA) to ensure erosion control, drainage, and storm water concerns are communicated and addressed.
• Performs QA/QC duties for the City’s Public Works services.
• Responsible for the maintenance, updating and retention of records, data and content managed within the scope of the position. Acquires and utilizes knowledge of City’s electronic content management systems and guards against the…