Construction Project Inspector – Roads Division

Join the Kitsap County Roads Division of Public Works and be part of a longstanding legacy of project delivery excellence. In this role, you’ll be directly involved in constructing the roads that will shape our communities’ future.

As the Construction Inspector/Senior Engineer Technician for Public Works Roads, you will:

• Be the eyes and ears of quality assurance on diverse construction projects, ensuring every improvement meets the highest standards through hands-on inspection of construction projects.
• Lead complex multi-stakeholder coordination on active construction sites, managing relationships between public and private utilities, contractors, other county departments, residents, and the general public to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Take ownership of project documentation and compliance creating the official record of construction progress through daily tracking, progress photography, and detailed quality assurance documentation that protects public investment.
• Bridge the gap between design and reality by interpreting contract plans and specifications in the field, making real-time recommendations for revisions, and ensuring constructability while maintaining compliance with county standards and regulations.
• Serve as the public face of construction projects in your community, responding to technical questions from residents, coordinating and ensuring public safety throughout the construction process.
• Shape the future of county infrastructure by contributing to pre-construction planning, utility coordination, quality control reviews, and applying lessons learned from previous projects to continuously improve construction standards.

What you bring:

• Technical Foundation:
  Associate’s degree in engineering or related field experience, providing the analytical and technical knowledge base essential for complex construction inspection and quality assurance.
• Hands-On Construction
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum 5 years of related engineering or construction experience, with deep understanding of both vertical construction (buildings, renovations, roofing) and horizontal construction (utilities, stormwater, paving).
• Proven Leadership
  
  Skills:
  
  At least 1 year of experience leading crews or serving as technical project lead, demonstrating your ability to coordinate teams and manage complex construction activities.
• Field Inspection Expertise:
  Experience with contract compliance monitoring on public works projects, including knowledge of construction trades, materials testing, and quality control procedures.
• Documentation and Communication Excellence:
  Strong skills in progress tracking, record keeping, and technical communication with diverse stakeholders from contractors to community members.
• Safety and Compliance Knowledge:
  Understanding of federal, state, and local construction standards and regulations, with ability to ensure consistent compliance across multiple project types.
• Public Works Project
  
  Experience:
  
  Preferred background in contract compliance monitoring, utility coordination, and managing the unique challenges of construction.

Please note:

Relevant work experience demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute for educational requirements. Work experience is essential and cannot be replaced by additional education.

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Information about the Department:

• Who May Apply:
  This position is open to the general public. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified as non-exempt and eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

This position is non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
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