Construction Inspector IIIIII

Under general supervision of the Assistant City Engineer the Construction Inspector conducts a variety of construction inspection activities of 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 Citys 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 Citys 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 one (1) year experience in construction of water sanitary streets or drainage infrastructure; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid Texas Drivers License

Ability to read and interpret engineering plans specifications and survey notes

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: Two (2) years of experience in construction of water sanitary streets and drainage infrastructure

Experience in quality assurance and material testing

Knowledge of contractual relationships associated with public works construction

Additional requirements for Construction Inspector II

Incumbents must meet all requirements of the Construction Inspector I in addition to the following:

Required:High school Diploma or GED and three (3 years of experience in construction of water sanitary streets or drainage infrastructure; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Advanced knowledge of contractual relationships associated with public works construction

Advanced 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.

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.