Chief Engineering Inspector (JN25-88DE)

Town of Collierville; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Town provided life and long-term disb.

Paid time off

Pension

Job summary

The Town of Collierville is seeking a Chief Engineering Inspector to lead inspection activities within the Engineering team. You will oversee inspections of Town construction projects and private developments, ensuring adherence to standards for quality, safety, and compliance.

Travel across the Town to inspect projects firsthand and collaborate with contractors to enforce specifications. You will supervise the inspection staff, plan and schedule work, perform evaluations, and make

Qualifications

• Associates degree in building construction, engineering, or related field.
• Six years of progressively responsible construction industry experience; at least five in inspection/engineer/foreman roles.
• Valid motor vehicle operator’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate inspections of Town construction projects and private developments to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Plan, supervise, and schedule the inspection team; conduct performance evaluations; advise on hiring and promotions.

Skills

Construction inspection

Team supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's Degree in building construction or engineering

Job description

The Town of Collierville is hiring for a Chief Engineering Inspector to join our Engineering team! If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference in your community, look no further!

About The Town

The Town of Collierville has all the amenities and services of a large metropolitan area successfully blended with historic charm and character. Through many years of visionary planning, Collierville has grown to be known as one of the most desirable communities in the nation to live, work, and learn. Because of this, we are very careful in selecting exceptional individuals to become part of our team. We provide amazing benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, Town provided life and long-term disability insurance, paid time off, pension, and more!

What's The Job?

Working as the Chief Engineering Inspector, you can expect to oversee and coordinate inspections of Town construction projects and private developments to ensure they meet all standards for quality, safety, and compliance. You’ll supervise, plan, and schedule the work of the inspection team; conduct performance evaluations; and make recommendations regarding hiring, promotions, and other personnel actions. Regular meetings with inspectors will allow you to review progress, address challenges, and maintain consistency in inspection practices. In this role, you’ll travel throughout the Town to inspect projects firsthand, assist inspectors with complex situations, and verify that materials, workmanship, and construction practices meet approved plans and legal requirements. You’ll also compile specifications for Town construction project bids, perform final inspections on new subdivisions and public improvements, and provide recommendations for acceptance or rejection. Additionally, you’ll inspect construction materials and equipment—which may require lifting or entering confined spaces such as sewer and drainpipes—and work closely with contractors to ensure compliance with Town specifications, taking corrective actions when necessary.

Here is what you must have to be considered for the position of Chief Engineering Inspector:

• Associate’s Degree with major course work in building construction, engineering or a closely related field
• Supplemented by six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in the construction industry at least five (5) of which must have been as a construction inspector, engineer, architect, foreman or superintendent; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator’s license