Public Works Inspector - Water Pipeline

A southern California-based construction management & engineering firm has an immediate need for experienced public works construction inspectors with storm drain inspection experience supporting a water pipeline project in Santa Clarita, CA for 6+ months.

Under general supervision of the City Engineer, performs construction inspection duties and quality assurance on public works and development projects related to general improvements to concrete, water mains, and general underground utilities. Ensure compliance with City standards, codes, designs, and specifications.

• Supervises and manages public works construction projects. This entails assuring the contractor’s work conforms to the project specifications and is accomplished by inspecting the contractor’s work on a daily basis; by keeping a daily record of instructions and directions given to the contractor regarding plan and specification interpretation and any required change orders; coordinating with an independent testing lab any materials testing required by project specifications;
  
  by verifying quantities for payment on contractor’s monthly pay request; by coordinating construction activities with residents, utility companies and other agencies; by providing for public safety during the project.
• Assigns, monitors, and coordinates fieldwork.
• Inspects and performs oversight on other agencies, utility companies, and contractors working within City boundaries and City right-of-way to ensure public safety and ensure the protection of City facilities; reviews and approves traffic control plans and coordinates road closures if required.
• Reviews and issues excavation permits and inspects all road cuts for other agencies and contractors working within City boundaries (whether for water, gas, sewer, telephone, etc.).
• Inspects and performs oversight on the installation of water pipelines, sewer and storm drains.
• Conducts construction site inspections for compliance with site SWPPP and City Storm Water Management Ordinance.
• Answers technical questions and provides information to public and other agencies.
• Responds to and resolves public inquiries and complaints related to public works construction projects and development.
• Attends and participates in preconstruction meetings with department staff, engineers, contractors, developers, and other organizations.
• Coordinates and conducts progress meetings with contractors, City departments, and other agencies.
• Assists engineering staff with surveying, drafting, specifications, and bidding documents; reviews plans prior to final department approval.
• Assists engineering staff with infrastructure inventories and maintenance of records.
• Perform construction inspection, oversight, and enforcement of contract/permit documents for construction of various road, bridge, aviation, sewer, water, utility service, traffic signal, and flood control projects being constructed by contractors under a contract or a permit issued by the Department.
• Prepare and process change orders, daily logs, and working day statements; collect work records; maintain accurate records of work done for payment purposes; conduct employee interviews; prepare as-built plans and perform other associated contract administration tasks.
• Reject work that does not meet permit requirements and issue notices to correct deficiencies.

• Graduation from high school and four (4) years of experience in public works construction or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of public works construction management, concrete and steel water tank inspection, methods and materials; knowledge of contract administration and pay estimates.
• Prior inspection experience on water pipelines /water mains.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, other departments, and the public; ability to follow written and oral instructions; ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.