Construction Inspection Superintendent

City of McKinney, TX; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of McKinney is seeking a Construction Inspection Superintendent to lead the inspection of CIP and development projects, ensure erosion control compliance, and supervise field staff. The role acts as the Engineering representative for escalated issues with developers, contractors, and stakeholders, offering technical guidance and enforcing city standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Public Works, Building Inspections, and Planning, driving operational improvements, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction inspection and management practices for public infrastructure.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control principles and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to read, interpret, and enforce construction drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Ability to lead through subordinate supervisors and evaluate performance.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws applicable to construction and earth-disturbing activities.

Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of construction inspection activities for CIP, development, and erosion control inspections.
• Manages daily operations through field supervisors and staff; sets expectations and accountability.
• Ensures consistent interpretation and enforcement of plans, standards, and requirements.
• Interacts with developers, contractors, consultants, residents, and internal departments throughout projects.
• Leads recruitment, mentoring, and development for the Construction Inspection team.
• Develops and maintains internal inspection procedures and work practices.
• Monitors performance using permitting software and dashboards; supports budgeting and staffing decisions.
• Evaluates workload and resources for staffing and budgeting planning.

Skills

Construction inspection

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Knowledge of erosion control

Project management

Plan interpretation

Tools

Permitting software

Job description

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY

Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. That's why we exist. Join us and start making a difference today.

OUR CORE VALUES

City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values - Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under general direction, this position oversees the Construction Inspection team responsible for construction-phase inspection of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and development projects, as well as erosion control inspection of permitted earth-disturbing activities. The position ensures compliance with approved plans, specifications, City standards, and applicable regulations and provides operational leadership and technical guidance for inspection of public infrastructure construction including roadways, water, wastewater, and storm drainage systems, and erosion control requirements.

The position is accountable for the consistent and effective performance of the construction inspection function, including staff leadership, internal procedures, service delivery, and continuous improvement. The Construction Inspection Superintendent serves as the primary Engineering representative for escalated construction and compliance issues involving developers, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders; exercises independent judgment to resolve issues within established standards, precedent, technical expertise, and management direction; and appropriately coordinates or elevates matters involving significant technical, policy, legal, or organizational implications.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees.

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides oversight of construction inspection activities, including Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and development projects, public improvements including roads, water, sewer, and storm drainage, and erosion control inspection associated with permitted earth-disturbing activities.
• Participates as a member of the Engineering Department Leadership Team and provides input and recommendations regarding departmental goals, priorities, budgeting, staffing, operational needs, and other organizational matters.
• Manages the daily operations of the Construction Inspection team through field supervisors and assigned staff; provides direction, establishes expectations, and holds supervisors accountable for the performance of their assigned teams.
• Ensures consistent interpretation, inspection, documentation, and enforcement of approved construction plans, specifications, City standards, and applicable requirements across inspection teams.
• Exercises independent judgment in interpreting and enforcing approved construction plans, specifications, City standards, erosion control requirements, and applicable regulations, including authority to reject non-compliant work, require corrective action, and recommend project acceptance.
• Interacts with developers, contractors, consultants, city departments, residents, and business owners from pre-construction through final acceptance of applicable projects and throughout the inspection of other permitted earth-disturbing activities.
• Serves as the primary Engineering representative for escalated construction and erosion control issues involving developers, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders; leads efforts to resolve disputes and develop practical solutions while protecting City standards, public infrastructure, and other organizational interests.
• Identifies and appropriately coordinates or elevates matters involving significant technical uncertainty, proposed deviations from established requirements, broader organizational impacts, or issues outside delegated authority.
• Responds to and resolves complex complaints, concerns, interpretation differences, and compliance issues involving contractors, developers, consultants, citizens, inspectors, and other stakeholders while ensuring consistent application of City standards and applicable requirements.
• Provides technical guidance and support to inspection staff, contractors, developers, consultants, and other stakeholders related to plan interpretation, specification enforcement, construction compliance, and erosion control requirements for CIP, development, and other permitted earth-disturbing activities.
• Provides operational guidance and support to inspection staff regarding inspection priorities, staffing coordination, scheduling conflicts, consistency of enforcement, and resolution of construction and erosion control issues.
• Coordinates Construction Inspection team interaction with Public Works, Engineering, Building Inspections, Planning, Fire Marshal, and other departments to support successful resolution of field issues and consistent application of City requirements.
• Leads recruitment, mentoring, training, and development efforts for the Construction Inspection team. Directly evaluates assigned field supervisors and support staff and is responsible for hiring, promotion, discipline, and other personnel actions for the team, with input and recommendations from subordinate supervisors and in accordance with City policies.
• Develops, implements, and maintains internal inspection procedures and work practices to promote consistent and effective operations; coordinates significant procedural changes with Engineering leadership and other affected City departments or divisions.
• Reviews inspection practices, customer feedback, team input, and available performance information to identify recurring issues, improve consistency, and implement operational improvements within the Construction Inspection team.
• Monitors and manages construction and erosion control inspection performance through the use of data derived from permitting software, performance dashboards, and other applicable systems used for project tracking, documentation, permitting, and inspection management.
• Evaluates and forecasts future staffing, equipment, and other resource needs based on anticipated workload, development activity, and operational needs; provides recommendations to Engineering leadership to support staffing and budget planning.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND BEHAVIORS

• Ability to embrace and embody the City's core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided.
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Knowledge of construction inspection and construction management practices for public infrastructure including roadways, water, sewer, and storm drainage, as well as erosion control inspection practices associated with permitted earth-disturbing activities.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control principles, inspection practices, and regulatory requirements applicable to construction sites and other permitted earth-disturbing activities.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge and proper inspection techniques to evaluate workmanship, materials, site conditions, and erosion control measures and identify deviations from approved plans, regulations and standard construction practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and enforce construction drawings, plans, specifications, engineering standards, erosion control requirements, and other applicable codes and regulations.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound, timely decisions within established standards, precedent, delegated authority, and technical expertise, and to recognize when issues require coordination or elevation.
• Ability to lead through subordinate supervisors, establish clear expectations, evaluate performance, develop staff, and maintain accountability for team outcomes.
• Ability to resolve complex or contentious construction and erosion control issues involving competing technical, schedule, cost, operational, and stakeholder considerations while protecting City infrastructure and other organizational interests.
• Ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with developers, contractors, consultants, residents, and internal departments in high-pressure or sensitive situations.
• Ability to develop and maintain internal inspection procedures and work practices that promote consistent application of City requirements.
• Ability to review operational information, performance measures, and customer and employee feedback to identify recurring issues and opportunities for service and process improvement.
• Ability to evaluate current and anticipated workload, staffing, equipment, and other resource needs and develop sound recommendations to support operational and budget planning.
• Ability to contribute effectively to departmental planning and decision-making by providing informed recommendations regarding operational priorities, staffing, resources, and organizational needs.
• Knowledge of pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes, regulations, standards, and other requirements applicable to construction and earth-disturbing activities.
• Knowledge of current construction practices, market conditions, scheduling considerations, and cost impacts relevant to public infrastructure construction.
• Knowledge of estimating, budgeting, and scheduling practices.
• Skill in the principles of project management and coordination of various resources to include internal City staff, contractors, consultants, and developers.