Senior Construction Inspector

Overview

This position is responsible for performing difficult technical and intermediate administrative work involved in inspecting, managing, and assuring the quality of a wide variety of Public Works related projects, including sediment control, landscaping, grading, concrete, asphalt, construction, water, sewer, and storm drain, and stormwater management related construction. Under the general direction of the Chief of Construction Management and the Principal Construction Inspector, the incumbent ensures that work and operations are performed in compliance with all applicable codes, specifications, and regulations.

Contact is required within the organization and with the general public, contractors, developers, builders, public utilities, and public agencies for the purpose of exchanging information to carry out organization programs and to explain specialized matters.

• Inspects, observes, and documents the construction of public works related construction, including concrete curbs, sidewalks, and driveway aprons; water, sewer, and storm drain mains and appurtenances, including backfill, compaction, and restoration of the trench and roadway; and ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, codes, and regulations.
• Inspects sediment control devices for compliance with applicable laws and for proper installation and function, directing corrective action as necessary and coordination with the Environmental Management Division for compliance with State law.
• Inspects landscaping and tree installations and ensures compliance with related local and state laws and coordination with the City Forester on all Public Works related construction activity.
• Confirms and ensures compaction requirements of soils, asphalt, concrete, and other back-fill related materials.
• Develops quantity take-off estimates and construction cost estimates on public works related construction projects.
• Checks grades and elevations on all construction related work with the use of land-survey related procedures and equipment.
• Determines that all applicable construction related permits and bonds are obtained and that all related work is in compliance with the terms of the related permits before release.
• Documents all construction related activities in written and visual formats, including maintaining files for daily diary and/or daily written construction reports, photography, and video.
• Determines reasonableness and accuracy of construction related change orders and modifications to construction contracts, including computation of cost and schedule impacts.
• Investigates and resolves construction related complaints filed by various parties throughout the City.
• May be responsible for the preparation of construction related drawings and as built sketches and may make related calculations and measurements.
• Observes all construction related activity for compliance with Traffic Control issues and resolve conflicts as needed.
• Observes safety issues and works with MOSH inspectors to resolve related safety issues.
• Investigates and resolves conflicts on construction related activity with the general public, contractors, developers, private property owners, and all related stake holders.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent and eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience as a construction inspector, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of the methods, materials, and techniques of Public Works construction, including safe work practices.
• Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance in construction and the ability to resolve conflicts and achieve compliance.
• Working knowledge of typical contracts and specifications used in public works…