Construction Inspection Supervisor

Forsyth County Government; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County Government in Cumming, GA is seeking a qualified supervisor to lead the Engineering Department-Administration's storm water management, erosion control, and construction-inspection programs. The role emphasizes staff leadership, project coordination, and compliance with applicable codes and plans.

You will oversee plan reviews, coordinate with inspectors and external partners, monitor budgets, and provide technical guidance to resolve complex issues on development projects.

Qualifications

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff and conducts performance appraisals.
• Coordinates daily work activities, prioritizes tasks, and monitors progress.
• Interprets and enforces construction plans, codes, laws, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates projects with other departments, inspectors, contractors, consulting engineers, and outside agencies.
• Reviews documentation and assists in division budget planning; reviews time sheets and leave requests.
• Responds to complaints and questions on projects; provides technical guidance on construction requirements.
• Supervises plan review of construction documents for compliance with county ordinances.

Skills

Staff supervision

Project coordination

Construction plans review

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Salary: $67,304.00 Annually

Location: Cumming, GA

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 03676

Department: Engineering Department-Administration

Opening Date: 09/22/2026

Closing Date: 10/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Position Information

The purpose of this classification is to supervise activities involving storm water management, soil erosion and sedimentation control, and inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable ordinances, specifications, and approved construction plans.

Essential Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; conducts staff meetings; confers with assigned staff, assists with complex/problem situations, and provides technical expertise.
• Interprets, explains, and ensures compliance with approved construction plans/specifications and all applicable codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies and procedures; resolves problems by defining or re-defining specifications for clarity and definition; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations.
• Coordinates projects and work activities with those of other departments, inspectors, contractors, consulting engineers, outside agencies, or others as needed.
• Performs administrative tasks; reviews documentation completed by inspectors; assists in developing division budget and monitoring expenditures; reviews/approves time sheets and leave requests; reviews utility permit applications for compliance with County codes.
• Responds to complaints and questions related to projects and work activities; provides information and technical assistance concerning construction plans, construction requirements, and related issues; researches and investigates cause of problems; recommends solutions to problems; mediates disputes and conflicts between developers, contractors, and the public; provides technical assistance and consultation to other departments as needed.
• Supervises plan review of construction documents, including preliminary plans, final plans, and as-built drawings; refers to documents/drawings as needed throughout construction projects; ensures construction documents comply with County ordinances, standards, and