Construction Inspector

City of Wilmington; Country Estates (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wilmington seeks a Construction Inspector to oversee construction projects within the City Right-of-Way. This vital role includes ensuring compliance with design specifications and overseeing the installation of public infrastructure. Candidates should have a vocational or technical background, complemented by a valid driver's license and experience in construction oversight.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of construction methods and protocols.
• Valid Class C Driver's License required.
• Minimum one year of experience in construction oversight.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction activities for compliance with technical standards.
• Coordinate inspection activities and maintain inspection records.
• Perform quality control by monitoring materials and testing samples.

Skills

Construction oversight

Technical problem-solving

Communication

Quality control

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

As part of our team, you will inspect and observe construction activities within the City Right-of-Way (ROW). This includes assignments for Capital construction projects, Private Development and ROW permits. Projects typically include installation and replacement of public infrastructure such as roads, driveways, curb ramps, sidewalks, streetscape, storm drainage and utility relocations. ROW inspection includes oversight of other utility company construction (water & sewer & telecom), utility street cuts, driveways, and use of the sidewalk or roadway.

This position is directed to ensure compliance with construction plans and specifications, city technical standards, permits, traffic control, construction safety and related codes and policies. This is accomplished by driving to multiple construction sites, reviewing construction plans, communicating with project managers and contractors, attending project meetings, scheduling construction activities and tests and verifying progress/quantity of construction. Other duties include performing miscellaneous inspection activities, coordinating materials testing, preparing estimates, and assisting contractors with technical solutions.

• Inspects a variety of construction sites and projects by checking on work activities of contractors onsite, providing information on city technical standards and procedures; addressing complaints and technical problems; attending pre-construction and job meetings; coordinating inspection activities; and maintaining records of inspection and construction activities utilizing several office computer programs and electronic field devices.

• For City projects, this position will oversee daily construction activities while verifying monthly progress by reviewing payments, taking measurements, creating reports, presenting quantities to the manager, and emailing correspondence to contractors.

• Understanding and applying city protocols while observing construction practices and providing feedback to contractors, project managers, engineers, City departments, and the public. Understanding and utilizing NCDOT construction methods.

• Performs quality control of materials by monitoring deliveries and field technician duties (soil, asphalt, and concrete) when inspecting roadway construction and pavement operations, and concrete placement. This includes the identification of materials, coordinating, retrieval, and testing of samples, inputting data, and keeping records.
  
  
  

Formal Education

Work requires knowledge of a specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature, which may be obtained with a two-year associate's degree, diploma, or equivalent from a college, technical, business, vocational, or correspondence school. Appropriate certification may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training.

Experience

Minimum one year

Other Requirements
Valid Class C Driver's License

Physical Demands:

Exerting 50-100 lbs occassionally; 10-25 lbs frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.

Working Conditions:

This position generally requires driving a vehicle to multiple jobsites, walking frequently, and work in an office setting.