Airport Construction Inspector

City of Wichita; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wichita is seeking a paraprofessional engineer to support the Airport Construction Inspector role. The position works in both office and field environments, assisting with inspection, observation, drafting, and data management across diverse project types.

Key duties include preparing plans and specs, performing cost estimates, and reviewing materials and designs to ensure contract compliance. Strong surveying, CAD, and data collection skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of surveying or drafting instruments and methods.
• General knowledge of building, paving and utility construction.
• Working knowledge of civil engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information.
• Skill in making engineering computations, estimates and designs and in preparing plans and specifications.
• Skill in writing reports and preparing cost estimates.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Knowledge and use of AutoCAD and related software.

Responsibilities

• Performs computations and cost estimation for plans.
• Reviews paving and structural designs.
• Inspects construction work for contract compliance.
• Observes testing of materials and field moisture/density testing.
• Inspects pavement conditions and maintains related data.
• Creates and maintains databases, exhibits, maps and GIS layers.
• Performs basic survey and data collection using GPS.
• Performs site utility locates and uses locate equipment.
• Roles may include additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Surveying knowledge

Civil engineering principles

CAD drafting

Data interpretation

Microsoft Office

Cost estimates

AutoCAD

GPS data collection

Education

AA/AS in civil engineering technology or related field

CAD drafting course completion

GIS or surveying degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

GPS equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is paraprofessional engineering work requiring a motivated professional who enjoys working collaboratively in all phases of complex construction and maintenance projects. The Airport Construction Inspector serves as a liaison among contractors, engineers, and clients. Work is performed both in office and field environments as required supporting inspection, observation, drafting, research, technical analysis, and collection and management of data across a variety of project types. Work is performed under the general direction of an immediate supervisor and reviewed through the establishment of goals and subsequent evaluation of progress toward goal attainment.

Bargaining Unit:Employee Council

Workdays and Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For special events you may be require working outside of the regular office hours that could include evenings and weekends, but hours worked will not exceed 40 hours a week in most cases.

**Posting can come down at any time**

• Performs computations and calculations required in plans preparation and cost estimation.
• Reviews paving and structural mix designs.
• Performs inspection of construction work for compliance with contract documents.
• Observes the testing of concrete asphaltic concrete, aggregates, and field moisture/density testing of soils during earthwork.
• Inspects, evaluates and documents pavement conditions.
• Creates and maintains various databases, exhibits, maps, and GIS layers electronically.
• Performs basic survey and data collection using GPS equipment.
• Performs site utility locates and operates utility locate equipment.
• These examples are not intended to be all-inclusive. The City of Wichita reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as needed.

• Knowledge of surveying or of drafting instruments and methods.

• General knowledge of all types of building, paving and utility construction.
• Working knowledge of principles and practices of civil engineering.
• Ability to use a computer to access, interpret and record information.
• Skill in making engineering computations, estimates and designs and in preparing plans and specifications
• Skill in writing reports, quantity take-offs, and preparing cost estimates
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge and ability to use standard AutoCAD and related software.Ability to recognize and respond to signals that tell the CAD system operator that the equipment is operating properly and/or waiting for a response
• Skill in writing reports and preparing cost estimates.
• Ability to quickly learn techniques for testing concrete, asphaltic concrete, aggregates and other materials and compaction and moisture content of earth work.
• Ability to look through instruments at a height of approximatelyfive feet and reach fromfive feet to extend level rodand prism pole.
• Ability to work safely in the middle of streets in heavy traffic.
• Ability to traverse uneven terrain, climb steps or ladders, and tolerate airborne environmental nuisances associated with construction sites.
• Ability to walk distances of approximately one mile, in intervals of about 800 feet, carrying 10-25 pounds in survey instruments and other tools, total station, tripod, prism pole, level rod, level, data collector, pipe and cable locators, stakes, shovel and/or sledge hammer.
• Ability to walk, bend up and down, get on one knee to take measurements, drive stakes, and/or hammer tacks in the stakes with a sledge hammer.
• Ability to operate the electronic total station, calculator, data collector, pipe and cable locators, and level.
• Ability to work outdoors when inclement weather conditions exist.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, and the public.
• Ability to work independently in an active construction environment and maintain accurate project records.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Requires ability to acquire and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license
• Requires ability to pass federal security background investigations required by the DHS/Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to acquire and maintain airport identification and access control media.
• Require ability to pass and obtain certification for unescorted access onto runways and taxiways (Air Operations Area (AOA) training).
• An employee shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

Required Experience and Training

• Five (5) years of experience supporting construction or capital improvement projects or supervising personnel performing construction or maintenance activities, including reviewing construction plans, specifications, drawings, and contract documents; working independently in an active construction environment; and maintaining accurate project records.
• Three (3) years of experience performing field surveying and measurements using GPS, total station, level, or data collection equipment, including field data collection and documentation, quantity take-offs, technical calculations, and construction documentation for construction or capital improvement projects.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need of a sponsorship.

Preferred Experience and Training

• Five (5) years of demonstrated progressive responsible experience supporting construction or capital improvement projects in airport, transportation, or public infrastructure.
• Five years of engineering support experience.
• Graduation from an accredited course in computer-aided drafting.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in civil engineering technology, Engineering Technology, Surveying Technology, Construction Engineering Technology, or Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) in any U.S. state.