Construction Inspector

Performs intermediate technical work in the inspection of construction projects for specification compliance reviewing engineering drawings for constructability and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under general direction from a Project Manager or Senior Construction Inspector. This position is deemed essential and performs work during emergency or disaster situations as required.

Essential Job Functions

• Inspects construction work in progress and upon completion for quality of work and compliance with approved plans specifications and ordinances including new subdivision and new site development projects.
• Reviews plans permits and construction drawings for proper location and placement of infrastructure items including water and sewer lines valves hydrants laterals manholes curbs sidewalks and storm drainage; ensures compliance with adopted specifications Town standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors tests in the field; coordinates the activities of third-party testing agencies and contractors and reviews third party practices.
• Inspects and monitors construction on Town sponsored infrastructure projects including paving water sewer and storm drainage projects. Completes daily reports for Town projects as necessary.
• Meets with contractors engineers owners and architects to clarify construction requirements; informs contractor of non-compliance and advises as to corrective actions.
• Investigates reported detection of illicit connections and illegal non-point stormwater discharges for compliance with the Towns NPDES Phase II Permit.
• Reviews as built and record drawings for accuracy and completeness.
• Receives and responds to citizen inquiries and complaints; initiates necessary response activities with the appropriate town departments.
• Monitors job site safety for Developer and Town projects ensuring construction activities are completed in a safe manner and in accordance with all OSHA and Town safety requirements.
• Completes Erosion Control reports and Stormwater Control Measure Inspections in accordance with NCDEQs requirements.
• Proactively resolves problems or issues as observed.
• Communicates effectively with client contractor town staff and supervisor.
• Regularly demonstrates the Towns core values of respect engagement supportive work environment communication and service excellence. Leads others to do the same.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• Associates/technical degree with coursework in engineering construction management or related field and moderate experience in municipal street and utility construction and/or maintenance.
• Moderate (1-3 years) inspection experience.
• Prior inspection engineering or other technical experience is preferred.
• Possession of an appropriate drivers license valid in the State of North Carolina.
• Possession of or ability to obtain Level I Erosion Control Inspector certification within six months of hire.
• Possession of Stormwater SCM Inspection & Maintenance certification within six months of hire.
• Possession of or ability to obtain OSHA 10-hour certification within 12 months of hire.
• Possession of or ability to obtain NCDOT QMS Introduction to Asphalt Pavements within 1 year of hire.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of construction practices techniques materials and equipment relating to public infrastructure.
• General knowledge of engineering plans specifications and drawings.
• General knowledge of permits and other regulatory approvals.
• General knowledge of standard hardware and software.
• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates ratios and percentages.
• Ability to operate a variety of office and computer equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret plans specifications and blueprints and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress.
• Ability to detect errors in construction projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates supervisors citizens consultants contractors engineers and the public.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 25 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing frequently requires standing walking using hands to finger handle or feel climbing or balancing stooping kneeling crouching or crawling reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires sitting tasting or smelling pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires visual inspection involving preparing and analyzing written or computer data visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts using of measuring devices operating machines operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires work near moving mechanical parts exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. construction heavy traffic).

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Town is interested in hiring qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However we are not able to sponsor visas.