Construction Inspector II

Construction Inspector II

We invite you to apply to join our team as a full-time Construction Inspector II within the Capital and Asset Management Department. This person will perform skilled inspection work to ensure compliance with construction drawings, contracts, and standards and specifications. Work involves the inspection of all phases of construction sites. They will coordinate with contractors, document interactions, verify applicable charges, and perform certain administrative duties as they relate to contract management. This position is required to exercise independent judgment in applying City standards to a variety of work situations. Work requires that the employee exercise considerable tact and firmness in dealing with contractors, property owners and the general public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Conducts inspections and project oversight for a broad range of construction and maintenance projects for an assigned functional area, which may include water and wastewater infrastructure, land development, roads, drainage, equipment installation, and other structures and installations.
• Coordinates and oversees contractors and City staff engaged in construction and maintenance projects on behalf of the City: conducts meetings; schedules and coordinates inspections and meetings with City departments and other state and federal agencies; anticipates, prioritizes, and times inspections to minimize interference with project progress; provides guidance in unique construction situations; and negotiates and resolves discrepancies.
• Coordinates pre-construction activities and meetings: performs initial site assessments; evaluates constructability; ensures rights-of-way, easements, and permits are secured; researches utility locations, staging, and other conditions; anticipates constraints and technical challenges likely to impact projects; and notifies homeowners, business owners, transit authorities, public safety departments, and others of upcoming road and lane closures.
• Inspects construction and maintenance projects for compliance with approved plans, contract specifications, safety, and quality of materials and workmanship: visits project sites; assesses site conditions; takes photographs; takes samples as needed for testing; verifies that material quantities match contracts and invoicing; makes field adjustments, as necessary; and prepares, updates, and submits project progress reports to appropriate staff.
• Investigate and respond to citizen complaints: explains projects, policies, and procedures; identifies and assesses problems; determines appropriate remedies; and issues stop work orders or schedules work as needed.
• Coordinates post-construction activities and meetings: conducts post-construction walk thru at site; prepares as-built plans; conducts warranty inspections to ensure ongoing compliance with specifications; and reports failures, issues, and problems to contractor for remediation.
• Performs related administrative duties: updates project schedules and monitors progress of project in meeting established schedule; processes pay applications; reviews project progress reports submitted by contractors; and prepares and maintains inspection reports, budget reports, and related documentation for audit purposes.

Education and Experience

Associate degree in Construction Management, Construction Technology, or a related field required; supplemented by two years of experience in construction inspection and contract compliance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license. Depending on area of assignment, may be required to possess and maintain the following additional certifications: - NCDOT Concrete (preferred) - QMS Roadway (preferred) - Conventional Density (preferred) - ABS Sampling (preferred) - Borrow Pit Sampling (preferred) - Level II Erosion & Sediment Control (preferred)

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.