Construction Inspection Supervisor

The City of Tacoma is establishing a Construction Inspection Supervisor eligible list that will be used to fill vacancies as they occur for one year in the following departments:
Tacoma Water, Planning & Development Services, and Environment & Public Works.

Are you an experienced construction inspection professional with a background in project oversight and team supervision? Join our team to help ensure construction and installation projects meet established plans, specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. In this role, you will lead and support inspection staff, coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders, and help deliver quality construction projects that meet City standards.

If you bring technical expertise, effective communication skills, and the ability to guide teams through complex project challenges.

• Supervise inspectors responsible for the inspection of construction projects to assure quality and compliance with plans, specifications, safety regulations, City ordinances, and state and federal construction management requirements.
• Select, train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; coordinate and assign the work of others.
• Facilitate and coordinate communication between project participants including: contractor, inspectors, design staff, other City departments, governmental agencies, private entities and the public.
• Prepare project correspondence, reports and other documents, as appropriate.
• Review project plans, specifications, schedules and financial arrangements for completeness, accuracy and compliance with City, state and federal regulations; recommend changes, as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in various meetings; serve as City and departmental representative in court, as required.
• Operate equipment, such as measuring devices, two-way radios and motor vehicles as necessary to conduct work.

An equivalent combination to: graduation from high school, supplemented by course work in engineering and a minimum of three years’ experience in construction inspection or considerable construction experience, including supervisory experience, or a comparable combination of college engineering technology training and field and office engineering work experience.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and contract specifications.
• Knowledge of various inspection roles (public works, environmental services department, owner’s representative, special instructions).
• Ability to do mathematical computations and an understanding of engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to use a computer and associated software.
• Understanding of construction inspection tools and survey equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of all construction trades and crafts.
• Ability to multitask and work for numerous project managers and engineers.
• Understanding of local, state, and federal codes and safety regulations including construction workplace hazards and hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of environmental practices and precautions (erosion and sediment control, ESA, fisheries, etc.).
• Knowledge of power utility operations, techniques, and practices.
• Ability to assign tasks and work independently in a variety of organizational situations with varying degrees of guidance.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Knowledge and understanding of WSDOT requirements.

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our…