Senior Construction Inspector

Title:

Senior Construction Inspector

Department:
Public Works

Status:
Full-Time

FLSA:
Exempt

Under general direction of the Director of Public Works and Construction Inspector Supervisor, the Senior Construction Inspector is responsible for inspecting construction of public works projects to ensure safety, compliance with engineering plans, specifications, standards, various codes and departmental policies. Coordinate inspections, close out documents, pre-construction meetings, and meet department needs with other Construction Inspectors.

• Inspects work quality and materials relating to the construction of public works projects and to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes, and ordinances.
• Reviews plans and specifications of assigned project and attends pre-construction conferences with engineers, contractors, developers, city staff, etc. to discuss general information of assigned project.
• Checks for construction permits and inspects materials for identification and conformance to specifications.
• Inspects various structures such as street systems, drainage facilities, water and sewer systems, and other construction; checks line, grade, size, elevation, and location of structures and improvements for conformance with plans, specifications and regulations.
• Takes and prepares samples or observes sampling of materials for examination or analysis by laboratories.
• Coordinates work with contractors, property owners, developers, City and franchise utilities, and other City departments.
• Prepares a variety of activity records and reports.
• Reviews pay estimates for verification of construction quantities.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Graduation from high school or equivalent.

At least 7 years construction inspection experience in Public Works construction or 10 years’ experience in street maintenance, drainage, water and/or wastewater.

OR Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Licenses or Certifications Required

Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License and be eligible for coverage under the City of Hutto vehicle insurance provider.

Prefer completion of construction inspection courses similar to such courses administered by the Texas Engineering Extension Service, including Duties and Responsibilities of Inspectors, Basic Concrete, Underground Utilities, Contract Administration and Management, Reading Plans and Specifications, Basic Surveying, Basic Soil Technology, Contract Documents and Site Preparation, and Basic Asphalt Technology.