Construction Inspector II

Salary Range6,845.00 - 8,750.00

Job Summary As one of the fastest growing cities in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver is building a city of the future through innovation, sustainable development, excellent leadership and effectively working with an engaged community. Our growth is guided by our core values of livability, sustainability and resiliency, innovation, and equity and inclusion, and we accomplish our work through collaboration, innovation, compassion and empowerment.

If who we are speaks to you, and if you’re the type of person who is interested in joining a team whose work impacts ensuring the safety of the Vancouver community then the City of Vancouver may be for you.

We’re currently recruiting for a Limited term Construction Inspector. The primary responsibilities for the job are to perform on-site inspection for privately funded development construction projects and City-funded capital construction projects involving the construction of transportation, pavement management, facilities, buildings, vertical structures, traffic signals, water, sewer, and storm water utility improvements. Lead and provide complex administrative and technical engineering support to layout, design, constructability, and cost estimating.

Ensure that investments in infrastructure are constructed to comply with the project plans, specifications, City standards, and applicable permits. Work on projects with low cost and complexity, with high a level of influence on potential financial and schedule impacts exceeding $100,000/year.

This is a full-time, limited term, non-exempt union position. This position is covered under the provisions of an agreement between the City and the OPEIU union. The schedule for this position is M-F, 7:30am to 4:30pm.

This limited term position is expected to last approximately 3 years.

COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY:

Salary for this position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with negotiated step increases based on seniority. Candidates meeting the minimum requirements for the position will be at the beginning of the listed range, equal to Step
1. Directly related experience, certifications and relevant credentials exceeding minimum requirements will be considered for step credit at hire, with such credit not to exceed Step 4, the approximate midpoint of the listed range, unless otherwise stipulated in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

First review of applications on July 16, 2026.Job Details

Essential Functions:

Act as lead inspector and the City’s field representative on City funded or developer-funded construction projects of lower complexity / construction costs.

Monitor work for acceptability and conformance to plans and specifications.

Work with the construction project engineer to ensure that the project is built on time, within budget, and in conformance to plans and specifications. Research field issue to understand applicable plans and specifications.

Work with City’s Development Engineer and various City Departments to resolve discrepancies in project plans.

Act as a liaison between the City, contractors, and the project’s neighbor as well as the general public to address questions and concerns about the project.

Track and document quantities per City procedures and assist office staff in the preparation of monthly contractor pay estimates for City-funded projects.

Act a sole inspector on smaller projects and possibly secondary inspector on larger projects

Collect and create photos and written documentation of work as it progresses for City records.

Perform compaction testing of rock and asphalt after installation to ensure compliance with specifications.

Perform constructability reviews of Capital project plans and specifications.

Drive a city vehicle in a safe and appropriate manner in order to travel between various worksites.

Review and monitor traffic control plans for construction projects.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications Experience and Education

Experience:

Two (2) years of responsible construction inspection or technical engineering experience.

Education:

Equivalent to a Associate's Degree from an accredited college or…