Construction Inspector

Under general supervision of the Assistant City Engineer, the Construction Inspector conducts a variety of construction inspection activitiesof capital improvement and private development projects, primarily focused on compliance of public water, sanitary sewer, street, and drainage infrastructure with approved plans, specifications, and federal, state and City standards.

1. Perform daily field inspections of assigned capital improvement and private development projects for compliance with approved plans, specifications, and federal, state and City standards, including but not limited to, monitoring installation of public water, sanitary sewer, street, and drainage infrastructure, ensuring adherence to safety and environmental standards, checking survey layouts and grades, and maintaining inspection records and documentation.

2. Inspect construction by franchise companies that are utilizing the City’s right-of-way or easements.
3. Assist with contract management and administration, including reviewing submitted payment applications for quantities of work completed and stored materials, developing a punch list upon recognition of substantial completion, issuing a Letter of Completion upon final completion, and assisting with and/or providing input in the development of change orders.
4. Review plans and specifications of construction projects; attend pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, as required.
5. Communicate effectively with contractors, citizens, landowners, developers, design engineer, project manager, other City departments, and/or regulatory agencies regarding project construction or related issues.
6. Provide technical information to City staff, which may include conducting research, requesting utility locates, providing special studies/design input, assisting in the development of cost estimates, and participating in updating the City’s design guidelines, details, and specifications.
7. Observe field testing of construction materials and infrastructure and review test results for compliance with technical specifications and quality assurance; coordinate testing with outside laboratories, including but not limited to, obtaining payment authorization, verifying invoices, and recovering reimbursement for failed test.
8. Note deficiencies and deviations from plans and specifications; confer serious problems and disagreements in interpretation to Assistant City Engineer, City Engineer, or project manager.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Required:   High school diploma or GED equivalent and two (2)years’ experience in construction of water, sanitary, streets and drainage infrastructure or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid Texas Driver’s License

Experience in quality assurance and material testing

Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and survey notes

Knowledge of contractual relationships associated with public works construction

Knowledge of basic surveying principles

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City employees, construction developers and contractors and representatives from other local, state, and federal agencies

Preferred: Five (5) or more years’ experience in construction of water, sanitary, streets and drainage infrastructure

Physical Requirements / Work Environment:

The work environment and physical demands described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work is performed in both a standard office environment and outdoors at construction sites with periodic exposure to hazardous and unpleasant conditions, and a variety of weather conditions and extreme temperatures.  Must be able to sit, stand, bend, stoop, climb, and maneuver and walk on uneven terrain for extended periods of time, lift and/or carry objects weight up to 25 lbs., and use instrument to safely push/pull objects weighing 100 lbs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Drug Screening:  Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this position, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy.