Construction Inspector

City of Athens; Athens (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Athens is seeking a skilled Construction Inspector to oversee municipal infrastructure projects, including utilities, roadways, drainage, and commercial development. You will ensure compliance with approved plans, standards, and regulations while supporting Utilities and Public Works.

The role requires inspecting water, wastewater, drainage, street, concrete, and asphalt projects, reviewing plans and test reports, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in municipal utility construction, public works, roadway construction, subdivision development, or related infrastructure projects.
• Associate degree or college coursework in civil engineering, construction management or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections of municipal infrastructure, utilities, roadways, drainage, pavement, subdivisions, and commercial developments to ensure compliance with approved plans and City standards.
• Inspect water, wastewater, drainage, street, concrete, and asphalt pavement construction.
• Review staking, line and grade, dimensions, elevations, materials, and testing reports for compliance.
• Coordinate with contractors, developers, engineers, testing laboratories, utility providers, and City staff.
• Document project progress via daily inspection reports, photos, field notes, and records.
• Identify deficient work and notify parties of corrective actions; ensure safety requirements are met.

Skills

Municipal inspection

Utility construction

Roadway & drainage

Construction safety

Documentation & reporting

Plan interpretation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or coursework in Civil Engineering / Construction Management / Engineering Technology / Public Works

Job description

Performs skilled construction inspection work for municipal infrastructure and development projects. Inspects utility, roadway, drainage, pavement, subdivision, and commercial development improvements to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, City standards, and applicable regulations. Provides technical inspection support to the Utilities and Public Works Departments.

• Performs inspections of public infrastructure, utility, roadway, drainage, subdivision, commercial development, and capital improvement projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, permits, and City standards.
• Inspects installation of water distribution, wastewater collection, storm drainage, pavement, concrete, curb and gutter, sidewalk, and related public infrastructure improvements.
• Reviews construction staking, line and grade, dimensions, elevations, materials, and testing reports to verify compliance with project requirements.
• Coordinates with contractors, developers, engineers, testing laboratories, utility providers, and City staff regarding construction activities and inspection findings.
• Documents project progress through daily inspection reports, photographs, field notes, and related construction records.
• Identifies deficient work and notifies appropriate parties of required corrective actions.
• Monitors construction activities for compliance with traffic control, erosion control, trench safety, and other applicable safety requirements.
• Assists with project closeout activities, final inspections, warranty inspections, and acceptance of completed improvements.
• Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints related to construction and development activities.
• Provides inspection support to the Utilities and Public Works Departments.
• Adheres to City policies, departmental procedures, and safety requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of municipal utility, roadway, drainage, pavement, and site development construction practices and inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of construction testing requirements, traffic control, erosion control, trench safety, and applicable construction standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, permits, standard details, and City construction standards.
• Ability to identify construction deficiencies, document findings, maintain accurate records, and prepare reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, developers, City personnel,and the public.

Education and Experience:

• Must possess a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in municipal utility construction, publicworks construction, roadway construction, subdivision development, commercial site development,construction inspection, or related infrastructure projects.
• Associate degree or college coursework in Civil Engineering, Construction Management,Engineering Technology, Public Works, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience inspecting water, wastewater, drainage, street, concrete, and asphalt pavement construction is preferred.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, certifications, and experience sufficient tosuccessfully perform the essential duties of the position may be considered.

Special Qualifications:

• Valid Texas Driver's License required.
• Ability to obtain certifications relevant to construction inspection and public infrastructure as required by the City.
• APWA Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII), NICET, ICC, ACI, TxDOT, or related certifications are preferred.