CIP Transportation Construction Inspection Supervisor

Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

This is your opportunity to join in the exciting challenge of Keeping Bellevue Moving Forward. As a member of the CIP Transportation Construction Group you will help manage the construction of Capital Improvement Projects for the Transportation Department that include the full range of mobility modes. The many work elements include roads sidewalks retaining walls bridges underground utilities lighting signals and often incorporate landscaping trails urban design elements and art.

We are looking for an experienced civil-municipal inspector with experience constructing projects in accordance with WSDOT specifications and standards that is seeking growth in the management of public construction projects as a means of expanding their career. Serving as the first-line supervisor for up to eight City Construction Inspectors you will organize and prioritize their work activities set standards for work performance and provide for their training. You will also assist in assuring short term consultant inspectors are following the same standards for work performance safety conduct and communication. You will use your experience and abilities to assist the inspectors in resolving field issues ensuring timely documentation such as daily reports progress photographs preparation of pay estimate documentation and other duties listed below.

• Provides direct supervision to construction inspectors in the Transportation CIP Construction group including assigning and managing work assignments.
• Manages inspector work hours approves time off requests and timesheets.
• Works with construction management team to prioritize project needs and schedule staff assignments.
• Attends pre-construction and construction meetings to assist inspectors and project managers determine necessary inspection and coordination requirements.
• Provide guidance to inspectors to resolve issues and concerns.
• Monitors interaction with contractors third-party inspectors utilities residents and other affected parties.
• Reviews employees field documentation for completeness correctness and consistency in accordance with established standards.
• Prepares and leads monthly safety meetings for CIP and right-of-way staff.
• Works with the construction manager to develop and integrate consistent work processes policies guidelines and procedures for the inspection staff and entire CM team.
• Assists inspectors in coordinating project activities (water main shutdowns traffic control paving community outreach etc.) with other City divisions and departments neighborhood groups franchise utilities and other agencies.
• Determines individual and group training needs and establishes and monitors training plans.
• Conduct regular individual meetings with inspection staff to enable good communication flow in all directions.
• Provides performance evaluation of staff through oral and written reviews.
• Participates in the decision process and makes effective recommendations to hire discipline or terminate personnel.
• May assume short-term project inspection duties when necessary for technically complex or community-sensitive public works projects when staff is on vacation in training or on sick leave.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Reports directly to the Transportation CIP Construction Manager as a member of the CM Team and receives general supervision but meets regularly to report on issues concerning inspectors work or supporting them.
• Exercises daily supervision over CIP Construction Inspectors with responsibilities as listed above.
• Directs the activities of consultant and/or special inspectors interns or trainees as needed.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of municipal construction methods materials testing requirements and contractor practices in the following areas: structural walls drilled shafts rebar installation reinforced concrete roadway surfacing storm sewer water earthwork concrete flatwork landscaping irrigation construction scheduling and work sequencing signalization illumination channelization and basic surveying and layout.
• Thorough knowledge of federal state and local codes and regulations governing municipal public works construction with an emphasis on transportation capital improvement projects in the areas described above.
• Thorough knowledge of municipal public works contract administration requirements (state and local code requirements) specifically the WSDOT Standard Specifications for Road Bridge and Municipal Construction and the WSDOT Standard Plans.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications to identify scheduling or constructability issues and convey them to the construction managers.
• Ability to plan schedule organize and delegate work in a manner which will optimize use of time and employee skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Education Experience and Other Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in Civil Engineering technology Construction Engineering Construction Technology or Construction Management is preferred.
• Five or more years of professional related experience in engineering project management construction inspection or other related fields.
• Or any equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.

Additional Criteria:Employees must have:

• Valid Washington State Drivers License
• Ability to pass a criminal background investigation

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking talking hearing using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reach with hands and arms in both an office and construction site setting.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push pull lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.
• Work may routinely require the employee to climb balance bend stoop kneel crouch and/or crawl.

This is a regular full-time exempt non-union position.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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