Senior Construction Inspector – Project Delivery Public Works (6319 PEX)

Under general direction the Senior Construction Inspector oversees and performs advanced construction inspection work on Public Works projects to ensure compliance with contract plans specifications codes and safety regulations. This role includes supervising and mentoring inspection staff coordinating with contractors engineers and stakeholders and resolving complex technical issues in the field. Responsibilities include leading inspections for major engineering activities such as earthwork and paving roadway improvements water and sewer pipelines Portland Cement concrete protective coatings pile driving drilled piers tunneling/jacking trackwork power distribution systems electrical overhead contact systems signal and control systems telecommunications and fiber optic networks power substations vehicle modifications bridges ADA retrofits building renovations HVAC systems electrical and mechanical work and landscaping. The Senior Inspector ensures QA/QC compliance reviews and approves inspection reports monitors safety standards and participates in contract administration including change order review and constructability assessments.

Important and Essential Duties:
Your duties as a Senior Construction Inspector may include but are not limited to the following:

• Understanding and interpreting contract plans and specifications to administer the contract.
• Performing complex mathematical computations and applying results to inspection work.
• Assigning and supervising the work of construction inspectors to ensure compliance with contract plans specifications codes and safety regulations.
• Anticipating workloads and developing staffing plans; training and evaluating staff performance.
• Preparing and maintaining project documentation and controls including daily reports force accounts materials testing and other construction records for complex projects.
• Participating in and/or conducting planning preconstruction coordination progress scheduling and field staff meetings.
• Reviewing plans specifications submittals shop drawings change orders constructability reviews and contract closeout records.
• Coordinating with contractors engineers and stakeholders to resolve disputes and complex technical issues; responding to public complaints requiring senior-level resolution.
• Developing and enforcing quality assurance/quality control programs for each project.
• Supervising inspectors in verifying and preparing quantity and progress estimates for progress payments and change order work.
• Monitoring project budgets and schedules to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Reporting safety and traffic hazards defective work and debris to the contractor and ensuring timely correction.
• Initiating preparing estimating reviewing and negotiating change orders.
• Ensuring compliance with all applicable codes permits and environmental regulations.
• Driving a vehicle to inspection sites.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:
1. Two (2) years of verifiable full-time experience equivalent to the level of City and County of San Francisco class 6318-Construction Inspector;

OR

2 Six (6) years of verifiable full-time experience in construction inspection work insuring that plans and specifications are complied with and the workmanship and material used meet specifications.

Notes:
1. Most positions require a valid California drivers license.

2. May be required to work under extreme weather conditions such as heat or cold climb ladders walk on uneven surfaces and/or stand for a long duration

Note: One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.

Desirable Qualifications:
The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring.

• Experience serving as an owners representative for building construction projects.
• Inspection experience on essential facilities such as hospitals health centers police stations projects for unhoused recreation centers or similar critical infrastructure.
• Experience coordinating third-party special inspections and material testing for building construction including foundations and superstructures to meet building permit requirements.
• Possession of OSHA 30-Hour HAZWOPER or other applicable safety certifications.
• Experience training staff in construction inspection practices and/or delivering training on construction safety topics.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely in both written and oral formats.
• Proficiency in standard office software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite Outlook) and ability to learn new applications quickly.

Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at:  work experience education training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. 

Note: Falsifying ones education training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Selection Procedures:
After application submission candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process which includes the following:

Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ):Candidates may be required to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) as part of the employment application. This SQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicants experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The SQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.

The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure.

Additional Information :

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

Statement on Diversity Equity and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco we share a commitment to a diverse inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact the analyst Kristi Sevilla at

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time