What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Works Inspector position at Interwest Consulting Group?
PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTOR - Northern California Area
Interwest Consulting Group was founded in 2002 and has become a leader in providing municipal services to cities and counties throughout the Western United States. We currently have over 400 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition. In our twenty-two plus years, we have attracted the best in our professions and are positioned for continued growth and success.
We are seeking experienced and motivated Public Works Inspector to join our Public Works Group. This is an exceptional opportunity to become a key member of our highly qualified, collaborative, and motivated public works inspection team. We have immediate opportunities on-call and part-time employment.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
DUTIES:
- Participates in the inspection of public works construction to assure compliance with specifications, city standards, regulations, and safety conditions.
- Review project plans and specifications for completeness, accuracy and compliance with city standards and specifications; recommend changes and improvements as appropriate.
- Understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications associated with civil engineering projects.
- Maintain detailed records and information to include daily inspector’s reports and digital photographic records of work.
- Make field measurements and calculations as necessary. Report works of improvement not in accordance with specifications and recommend work stoppage for non-compliance.
- Prepare inspection checklists, interim and final punch lists, conduct final walk-through and verify project completion.
- Prepare field sketches and maintain a current set of as-built drawings reflecting all changes to the plans, maintain documentation for each change to plans.
- Coordinate materials testing, and review reports for conformance with specifications. Simultaneously handle multiple projects with varying degrees of complexity under pressure of deadlines. Issue notices of non-compliance, stop notices, and field orders, as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Travel to Construction Sites as assigned.
- Work independently and remotely.
SKILLS:
- Comprehensive understanding of City Standards and Specifications and other applicable regulations and standards related to construction inspection.
- Familiar with methods, procedures, and materials used in construction (Greenbook/Caltrans Standards).
- Familiar with proper public works inspection methods, practices, and reporting.
- Familiar with SWPPP/BMP compliance procedures and reporting protocols
- Understanding of basic math as applied to construction inspection.
- Familiar with AASHTO Materials testing procedures.
- Ability and familiar with Record-keeping techniques.
- Ability to plan and organize work.
- Ability to Inspect construction projects for quality control/quality assurance and compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and regulations with minimal oversight.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply Specifications, Standards, codes, and regulations with minimal oversight.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications with minimal oversight.
- Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
- Ability to perform required engineering computations.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to use laptop, field I-pad/Tablet and various software (i.e. MS Word, Bluebeam, MS Excel)
CERTIFICATIONS:
- QSP, CESSWI (desired or able to obtain within 6 months of employment)
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 10 years of Public Works Inspection Experience
COMPENSATION: SAFEbuilt pays competitive wages and has a strong benefit package.
Salary: $45 - $60 per hour
More about Interwest: Interwest Consulting Group is a municipal consulting firm focused on providing thoughtful, tailored solutions that build thriving communities. Founded in 2002, Interwest provides.
Public Works Construction Management and Inspection, City Engineering, Building Code Compliance, City Planning, Traffic Engineering, Capital Project Delivery, and Real Property Acquisition services. We currently have over 400 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition, throughout CA and NV. https://interwestgrp.com/
Public Works Construction Management and Inspection, City Engineering, Building Code Compliance, City Planning, Traffic Engineering, Capital Project Delivery, and Real Property Acquisition services. We currently have over 400 employees specializing in public works, building and safety, planning, engineering, and real estate acquisition, throughout CA and NV. https://interwestgrp.com/
More About SAFEbuilt: In 2020, Interwest joined the SAFEbuilt family of companies. The fastest growing provider of privatized community development solutions in the country, SAFEbuilt partners with over 1000 communities of all shapes and sizes throughout the country for the efficient delivery of privatized community development solutions including: building department services, community and transportation planning & zoning and community improvement services. Learn more at: http://safebuilt.com/
With Growth Comes Opportunity! Our culture is positive and energetic as we empower people to do what they do best. SAFEbuilt employs over 1400 highly qualified and motivated individuals who share the common Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Service, Teamwork, and Improvement. We offer a strong salary and benefits package to reward ability, certification levels, and work experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, paid holidays, paid time off, paid training, new certification bonuses, a matching 401K Plan, and more.
SAFEbuilt is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at jobs@safebuilt.com or you may call us directly on 970-292-2200.
Salary : $45 - $60
