General Summary

The Construction Inspector performs field inspection work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, codes and recognized standards and methods of work.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates and mentors less experienced inspectors.
• Identifies and problem solves site construction issues.
• Monitors construction progress for compliance with codes, permit conditions and contract documents.
• Attends various meetings as needed related to construction projects.
• Answers inquiries and complaints from residents or community members.
• Obtains measurements and report progress information and place on an Inspector's Daily Report (IDR).
• Completes and files daily reports.
• Coordinates construction materials testing with company staff or self performs on-site testing when needed.
• Becomes thoroughly familiar with the plans and specifications for the job to be inspected.
• Verifies proper materials are being used prior to installation.
• Communicates potential problems to the contractor and project engineer prior to delays occurring and keeps project engineer and supervisor informed of progress of project.
• Follows and carries out specific instructions on an independent basis.
• Computes quantities and costs when requested.
• Communicates professionally with contractors, county or municipal inspectors and staff.
• Reviews pay applications and confirms quantities and/or the percentage of completion values being requested are accurate.
• Implements company mandated safety policies.
• Responsible for job specific quality system tasks as defined in quality manual.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

   

Formal Education, Licenses and Certifications

• High school diploma required.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

• Certifications in Storm Water Operator (CSWO), American Concrete Institute (ACI), ICC or MCA are preferred but not required.

   

Knowledge and Experience

• 10 years experience in the construction industry as an inspector on site construction project and experience working on public sector projects.
• Experience working on municipal or governmental construction projects.
• Knowledge of how to scale and measure distances.
• Knowledge of construction surveying procedures and principles.

• Knowledge of standard specifications for sewer, water, concrete and asphalt pavement construction in Michigan and their application. For pavement construction this includes roadways, sidewalks, pathways and American with Disabilities Act guidelines for layout and grading.

   

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Ability to operate a level and an understanding of cut and fills and elevations for grades.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to communicate effective verbally.
• Ability to interact with contractors, inspectors, and staff in a professional manner.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations such as percentages, fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplications, and divisions accurately.
• Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

   

Physical Demands

The physical demands 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 di