CIP Transportation Construction Inspector

City of Round Rock; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent Construction Inspector to ensure public safety and compliance on various construction projects. In this role, you'll conduct thorough inspections of roadway improvements, water mains, and wastewater systems while coordinating with contractors and city departments. Your expertise will help maintain quality control and ensure adherence to local codes. If you have a passion for construction and a keen eye for detail, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to community development and infrastructure enhancement.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in construction inspection or related field.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with contractors and citizens.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction projects for compliance with codes and specifications.
• Generate daily and weekly reports using software tools.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Quality Control

Report Generation

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CityWorks

Job description

Job Description: Construction Inspector

Under general supervision, the Construction Inspector inspects construction projects to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public by ensuring compliance with state, city, and local codes and specifications.

Note: Posted pay range is the starting salary. The pay rate offered is based on experience.

1. Inspect capital roadway improvement projects, including new roadway sections, sub-grade preparation, base courses, curbing, and asphalt paving. Oversee density testing, concrete testing, and asphalt testing. Inspect all aspects of new bridge construction for quality control and testing.
2. Inspect water mains, services, wastewater mains, services, and street construction. Perform field inspections of fire lines, fire hydrants, valves, manholes, cleanouts, storm sewer piping, inlets, reclaimed water mains, trench safety, traffic control, stormwater BMPs, verify quantities/pay estimates, and review right-of-way and street cut permits.
3. Make field and plan changes; respond to citizen complaints; coordinate with contractors, other departments, civil engineers, franchise utilities, and permit offices.
4. Maintain communication with contractors, citizens, engineers, and other departments via email and phone; assist with distributing door tags and flyers.
5. Generate daily and weekly reports using software (e.g., CityWorks); create specialty reports, timesheets, water usage reports, and warranty reports.
6. Review plans, specifications, as-builts for accuracy, and conduct submittal reviews in accordance with city details, ordinances, and specifications.
7. Manage quality control by checking for ADA compliance, inspecting materials, water mains, services, fire lines, wastewater mains, manholes, mandrels, and reclaimed water systems. Collect bacteriological samples and conduct final walk-throughs and punchlists.
8. Coordinate projects by organizing pre-construction, on-site, progress, review plan, pre-bid, and bid opening meetings, as well as training and informational conferences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
• Minimum one year of experience in the construction field.
• Class C Driver's License.

Depending on the area of assignment:

• Water Distribution Class C license or the ability to obtain one within three years of employment.