What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Construction Inspector position at City of Detroit, MI?
Salary : $55,330.00 - $60,194.00 Annually
Location : Coleman A Young Municipal Center, MI
Job Type : Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number : 20243196032DPWPA
Department : Dept of Public Works
Division : City Engineers
Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025
Bargaining Unit : 2200-Association of Professional Construction Insp
Description
Under general supervision, supervises a group of subordinate inspectors engaged in field inspection of construction activities and / or individually performs field inspection work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, codes and recognized standards and methods of work; is in charge of one or more construction projects.
Examples of Duties
1. Reviews and interprets design plans, specifications, blueprints and sketches and provides information on site peculiarities.
2. Ensures that site work does not damage existing utilities.
3. Ensures site is properly barricaded for the safety of workers and the public.
4. Prepares daily and weekly work progress logs and reports, Inspectors' Daily Records, and other required construction accounting, work progress and documentation logs and reports.
5. Prepares and issues deficiency and punch lists to contractors, as required.
6. Monitors work schedules to determine reasonable progress and prepares estimates for contract progress payments.
7. Inspects, verifies and reports to supervisors on conditions that may require changes to specifications or construction work procedures and schedules.
8. Investigates and assists in the resolution of disputes with contractors.
9. Uses a variety of test and measuring instruments and conducts tests to determine quality of materials and accuracy of work.
10. Conducts the simpler tests on concrete, asphalt and granular material in a materials laboratory or in the field, as required.
11. Transports material samples to contracted laboratory facilities and obtains test certifications and documentation.
12. Obtains and enters construction data into computer data bases.
13. Interprets plans and specifications.
14. Engages in or checks on construction surveyor work such as determining location, dimensions, alignment and grade of component structures by use of appropriate surveyor's instruments.
15. Maintains field liaison with governmental agencies awarding and regulating construction contracts, suppliers and contractors, by providing information and responding to complaints.
16. Drives a vehicle to work site locations.
17. Prepares drawings, sketches and other documentation to reflect construction work as built.
18. Assigns work to subordinates and monitors their field work and activities.
19. Trains and instructs less experienced inspection staff in all phases of site inspection work.
20. Reports violations of work rules and other matters requiring discipline.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or GED. Preferably, completion of two years of course work engineering in a college or university of recognized standing.
Two years of experience in inspection, construction and field engineering work.
Supplemental Information
Evaluation Plan
- Interview : 70%
- Computer Based Test : 30%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications : P / F
- Total of Computer Based Test, Interview & Evaluation T.E.P : 100%
Additional points may be awarded for :
LRD : 09 / 05 / 2024
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following :
HEALTH
INSURANCE
PAID TIME OFF
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
City Employees Retirement System
As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after :
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Have a successful career with the City of Detroit . Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit
How many years of experience in inspection, construction and field engineering work do you possess?
What is the highest level of education that you have received?
Have you completed at least two years of course work engineering in a college or university of recognized standing?
Required Question
Salary : $55,330 - $60,194
