Construction Inspector

This position is situated within the Cobb DOT Construction Division and has been authorized under the Intergovernmental Agreement for Transportation Services between Cobb County and the City of Mableton. The primary objective of this role is to guarantee that developer-funded transportation infrastructure and improvement projects adhere to Cobb County and GDOT standards and specifications.

The responsibilities include the following:

• Inspect and approve the construction of transportation infrastructure by developers within the City’s Right of Way, including but not limited to pavement, curb, and gutter, sidewalk, traffic signals, and traffic control devices.
• Coordinate developer work with any ongoing transportation projects.
• Ensure that work zone traffic control is safe and compliant with County requirements.
• Verify that materials, workmanship, and construction methods meet approved plans, specifications, and details.
• Coordinate with developers, contractors, utility companies, and County staff to resolve construction conflicts and design modifications.
• Participate in preconstruction meetings, final inspections, and punchlist completion to ensure all work is finalized.
• Communicate and coordinate progress with the City of Mableton’s Community Development Department and staff.

Conducts field inspections at residential and commercial construction sites; reviews approved building plans and compares to actual construction; and ensures all construction activities comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes, ordinances, and standards; takes photographs of sites; and maintains photo logs and files regarding inspection activities.

Records failed inspections: issues notice of violations and warnings to contractors, owners, developers, builders or other parties; works with contractors, developer, consulting engineers, architects and property owners to resolve conflicts, solve problems, and achieve compliance with all requirements; reports all issues of non-compliance to proper officials for prosecution; and maintains related documentation.

Maintains inspection records and related paperwork in division files.

Consults with building owners, contractors, developers and the general public regarding codes, inspection procedures, and other issues pertaining to code compliance programs and services: responds to questions, complaints and/or requests for information; and explains and interprets division policies and procedures, ordinances and code.

Maintains a comprehensive and current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and standards: maintains and awareness of erosion and sediment control methods, materials, inspection practices, trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; and attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Associate Degree in Building Technology, Construction Management or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in construction, building trades, site inspections or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Experience in construction inspection for transportation infrastructure and roadway improvement projects which will include but not limited to the following: asphalt pavement, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, drainage systems and infrastructure, traffic signals, traffic control, erosion control, construction specifications, and details.

Erosion Control Certification from Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission – Level 1B (Red Card)

Must possess and maintain a valid…