Capital Construction Inspector - Non-Merit

Baltimore County; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore County Government is seeking a Capital Construction Inspector to oversee and inspect large new construction and major renovations across county facilities. This role requires monitoring progress, preparing activity reports, and calculating material quantities to ensure contract terms are met.

The position involves traveling between project sites, coordinating with contractors, engineers, and other agencies, and enforcing safety and traffic regulations at sites.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of commercial construction principles, practices, and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, contracts, specifications, and plans.
• Ability to calculate material quantities and prepare schedules and reports.
• Ability to ensure contractor compliance with plans, standards, and specifications.
• Ability to coordinate with stakeholders and manage field inspections.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and inspect large new construction and major renovations.
• Monitor, verify, and document project progress.
• Prepare reports of construction activities and calculate materials.
• Ensure payments to contractors align with contract terms.
• Travel between project sites within the County and meet with contractors and agencies.
• Review project plans and enforce safety and traffic regulations at sites.
• Create and maintain punch lists with engineers and consultants.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Inspection skills

Report writing

Contract interpretation

Communication

Mathematical calculations

Coordination

Education

High school diploma

Engineering/construction-related education (preferred)

Job description

Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week

A Temporary vacancy exists Property Management, Office of Budget and Finance.

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, oversees and inspects large new construction and major renovation related to buildings, roads, site work, utilities, and other public facilities.

• Monitors, verifies, and documents the progress of projects.

• Prepares reports of construction activities.

• Calculates and documents material quantities used on jobs.

• Ensures that payments to contractors correspond to contract terms.

• Travels between project sites located throughout the County.

• Meets with contractors, developers, representatives of other agencies, and others to resolve issues which arise during construction.

• Works with project managers and management to authorize minor change orders.

• Informs the project manager of potential changes to the project.

• Participates in pre-construction meetings with contractors.

• Reviews and interprets project plans and contract specifications.

• Enforces traffic control and traffic safety regulations at project sites.

• Verifies the percentage of work completed with the project manager to create schedule of values.

• Recommends acceptance of completed work.

• Creates and maintains a punch out list with engineers and consultants.

Examples of Other Duties

Trains new employees as needed. Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Required Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus six years’ experience in construction, commercial construction inspection, or a closely related field.

(Additional education in engineering, construction technology, or a related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry-level)

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of commercial construction.
• Knowledge of construction materials, tools, and equipment.
• Knowledge of construction plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction standards and regulations
• Knowledge of English grammar and usage.
• Skill in performing construction work.
• Ability to inspect the construction, repair, and alteration of public facilities.
• Ability to ensure contractors’ compliance with plans, standards, and specifications.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply construction contracts, specifications, and plans.
• Ability to keep and maintain records.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to calculate material quantities.
• Ability to draft as-built drawings.Ability to coordinate assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.

Licenses or Certificates

Possession of a valid driver's license equivalent to a noncommercial class C Maryland driver's license is required at the time of appointment.

Proof ofLicenses, Certifications and Education

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferredqualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Capital Construction Inspector
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this classification entails field inspections of major construction sites. Work includes frequent walking, standing, climbing ladders, working from heights such as roofs or elevated spaces, working in confined spaces, and exposure to potential hazards such as traffic, heavy equipment, and adverse weather. Duties entail frequent travel between construction sites located throughout the County.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation

Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination and drug screen and an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.