Construction Inspector (Full-Time

Construction Inspector

Engineering Department

Salary Range: $26.50 - $43.72 Hourly / $55,120.00 - $90,937.60 Annually

FLSA Position Class:
Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Posting Closing Date:
July 22, 2026

This position performs complex technical work performing a variety of engineering design and construction inspections on construction projects for specification compliance and related assignments.

NOTE:

Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville and meet the needs of the organization, which may result in the assignment of other duties and take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Reviews detailed surveys, plans, and specifications for construction projects as assigned.
• Prepares and reviews bid documents, engineering cost/material estimates, and permit applications for construction projects to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Inspects all aspects of street construction and resurfacing projects to assure compliance with approved plans and city standards; reviews payment requests for accuracy, coordinates third party testing with contractors.
• Inspects work in progress as well as completed work by contractors on city projects to assure all specifications have been met.
• Tracks quantities on city projects, troubleshoots issues to provide quality assurances, inspects water and sewer construction projects to assure compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Coordinates with other departments and/or contractors on work sites for installing, replacing, and repairing water and sewer lines, manholes, and valves.
• Inspects water and sewer connections, street construction, sidewalks, driveways, drainage, etc. for final approval and acceptance in new subdivisions.
• Helps investigate complaints related to streets, driveways, storm drainage, water and sewer, etc.
• Keeps daily log of construction progress and work activities; reports in verbal and written form to upper management about status of project(s) in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Six (6) years of experience in street, concrete, utility, stormwater, and construction work.

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license, or any valid driver’s license with ability to obtain a North Carolina driver’s license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.
• Candidate shall obtain and maintain the following certifications within the first 18 months of employment: NCDOT QMS, Erosion Control Level I & II, Work Zone Safety, Confined Space Entry, and Trenching and Shoring as applicable.

• Thorough knowledge of construction and civil engineering principles, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment related to public works and utilities.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering plans, specifications, and drawings.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering, mathematics, and surveying.
• General knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress.
• Ability to detect errors in construction projects and must be comfortable holding contractors accountable for defects in materials and workmanship that do not meet established standards.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to prepare technical engineering reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, public and private agency officials, and the general public.
• Knowledge of NCDOT STD’s & SPEC’s, QMS Manual, ADA, PROWAG, material testing practices, and additional levels of technical certification.

This position involves medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require…