Assistant Construction Inspector - Public Works; PEX

Assistant Construction Inspector - Public Works (6317 PEX)

• Full-time
• Job Code and
  
  Title:
  
  6317-Assistant Construction Inspector
• Fill Type:
  Permanent Exempt
• Compensation: USD 103,376 - USD 125,606 - yearly

Under general supervision, as an Assistant Construction Inspector, you will perform construction inspection in conjunction with Public Works’ projects to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, applicable codes, and safety regulations.

• Monitors and inspects work of contractors for compliance with contract plans, specifications, applicable codes, and regulations.
• Conducts and/or witnesses testing of contract material, equipment, and installations.
• May monitor the excavation, loading, and off‑haul of hazardous materials from construction sites and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws pertaining to hazardous materials.
• Reports safety and traffic hazards, defective work, and housekeeping issues to the contractor for correction and ensures that the contractor corrects deficiencies.
• Ensures that the quality assurance/quality control program for each project is enforced.
• Prepares and maintains project documentation including daily reports, force accounts, materials testing, and other construction records.
• Verifies and prepares quality assurance reports and quantity and progress estimates for progress payments and change order work.
• Conducts planning, preconstruction, coordination, progress, scheduling, and field staff meetings.
• Reviews plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, constructability reviews, and contract closeout records.
• Assists in resolving disputes and problems and responding to public complaints that require senior‑level resolution.
• Drives a departmental vehicle to inspection sites.

Working Condition: The nature of the work may require you to work under extreme weather conditions such as heat or cold, climb ladders, walk on uneven surfaces and/or stand for a long duration.

Experience and Training:

• Two (2) years of verifiable full‑time experience in construction inspection work ensuring that plans and specifications are complied with, and the workmanship and material used meet specifications.
• Or a baccalaureate degree from an engineering or architecture program accredited by the ABET.
• Or two (2) years of verifiable full‑time experience in construction at the Superintendent/General Foreman level, supervising construction crews of more than six (6) employees. Journey‑level construction experience and/or drafting experience will not be accepted as qualifying.

License: Requires possession of a valid California driver's license.

• Possession of an associate degree in construction or engineering from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience under Minimum Qualification #1.

Notes: One‑year full‑time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours. Any overtime hours above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full‑time employment.

Valid Driver’s License: Applicants must possess a valid State of California driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit them from legally performing the essential functions and duties of the role.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.