Construction Inspector

City of Lancaster; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lancaster is seeking a Construction Inspector to oversee and ensure compliance of construction projects. The role includes inspecting materials and procedures, interpreting blueprints, and verifying contractor adherence to specifications. A complete benefits package is offered to full-time employees.

Benefits

Health Care

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Sick Leave

Retirement

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 6 months to 1 year related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspects construction projects for compliance with designs and specifications.
• Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.
• Examines workmanship of finished installations.

Skills

Blueprint Interpretation

Construction Inspection

Traffic Control Compliance

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Class D Water and Wastewater License

Job description

Summary

Inspects and oversees construction of structures within the City of Lancaster to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

1. Provides inspections for City and Public construction projects within the right of way.
2. Makes sure that contractors follow the City of Lancaster's design manual and are within specifications for the project.
3. Makes sure the contractor is following applicable traffic control plans as submitted.
4. Make routine visual inspection daily to ensure that all City designs and specs are followed.
5. Provides right of way inspections for permits.
6. Plans reviews and attends meetings related to various construction projects.
7. Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts.
8. Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations.
9. Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications.
10. Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation.
11. Interprets blueprints and specifications for Contractor and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction.
12. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Class C Driver’s License
• Class D Water and Wastewater Licenses

The City of Lancaster offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbursement, and more.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Application Questions

1. Do you have experience as a Construction Inspector? If so, how many years of experience?
2. Do you possess a Class D Water and Wastewater License?
   • Yes
   • No
3. Do you have experience reading and interpreting construction blueprints and specifications?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Limited Experience
4. Have you ever conducted traffic control inspections to ensure compliance with submitted plans?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Limited Experience
5. Are you willing to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends, as needed for inspections?
   • Yes
   • No
   • Required Question