Construction Inspector

City of Charlotte; United States; On-site; USD 39,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlotte’s Transportation Department is seeking a Construction Inspector to ensure roadway projects meet city, state, and project standards. This role requires expertise in civil construction practices, plan reading, and field inspections of asphalt, concrete, drainage, and traffic-related works.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with relevant field experience, be proficient in plan reading and record-keeping, and be prepared for weekend or night work.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of horizontal construction methods and materials.
• Basic plan reading and field survey ability.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to interact with the public and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections of roadway construction to ensure compliance with plans, specs, erosion control, storm water, and safety requirements.
• Inspect projects for improvements such as sidewalks, drainage, paving, and utilities per plans.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from the public and agencies and advise on corrective actions.
• Prepare daily progress reports with photos documenting materials and work.
• Prepare monthly pay estimates and maintain records.

Skills

Construction knowledge

Plan reading

Surveying

Communication

Teamwork

Public interaction

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Driver's license

Job description

Department: Transportation Department Salary: $28.30 - $40.67 Commensurate with Experience

Welcome to the City of Charlotte. Charlotte is America's Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive.

The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.

Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY

The Construction Inspector is based in the Construction, Survey and Utility Division of the General Services Department. This position is responsible for representing the City’s interests by inspecting roadway construction projects for compliance with City, State and any other applicable standards. This is technical and detail-oriented work requiring application of civil engineering principles and construction practices.

The Construction Inspector is expected to have a thorough understanding and expertise in many different areas of construction including, but not limited to: asphalt, concrete, structural steel, storm drainage, water, sewer, bridges, traffic signals, survey, and federal project compliance.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections on City construction projects to ensure that construction procedures, design and materials specifications, erosion control standards, storm water standards, and safety requirements are met
• Inspect construction projects per plans and specifications for required improvements such as sidewalks, streets, storm drainage, storm water detention, medians, curb and gutter, concrete, water main installations, sewer, asphalt paving, earthwork, manholes, conduit installation, bus stop installation, rail installation, overhead catenary installation, grading and erosion control
• Respond to inquiries and complaints from public and private agencies and the general public
• Reject defective work or substandard materials, and advise contractor of necessary corrective action
• Prepare daily reports to document types of material and quantity of materials used. Daily reports will also include pictures to document work progress, conflicts, materials, etc.
• Prepare monthly pay estimates for projects
• Proficient in record keeping, plan reading, and basic construction surveying
• Performs other related duties as requested

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the materials, methods, and practices used in various types of horizontal construction
• Proficient in basic plan reading, basic construction field survey applications, and a general understanding of technical specifications
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work and complete assignments with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Good driving record, a valid driver's license, and a dependable passenger vehicle to use at work
• Must be able to receive and maintain a City Driving Permit
• Must be available to work weekends or nights if the need arises
• Possess or have the ability to obtain NCDOT QMS Certification for Roadway Technicians within 18 months of employment
• Possess or have the ability to obtain ACI NCDOT Field Level II Concrete Technician certification and Erosion Control Level 2 within 12 months of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• College coursework in civil engineering, civil engineering technology, construction management, or related field
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction plans and specifications and previous public works or utility company experience
• Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish
• Current certifications: NCDOT QMS certification, NCDOT Concrete / ACI certification, and/or Erosion Control Level 2 certification

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with three (3) years of relevant work experience in field engineering and construction/roadway maintenance projects or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential job duties

Conditions of Employment

The City's Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check. Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, and behavior. Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Our City, Our Mission

When you join the City of Charlotte, you become part of Team Charlotte – a dedicated group of professionals working together to make a meaningful impact on our community and its future. The City of Charlotte has more than 8,000 employees working across 19 departments to serve close to 1 million residents. From public safety and clean water to transportation, housing and an international airport, our teams deliver essential services to keep Charlotte connected, safe and empowered with opportunity for all. As public servants, we are guided by a clear mission: to be committed to exceptional service every day. No matter the department or role, every team member plays a part in helping our city grow, thrive and meet the needs of those who rely on us. We are a values-driven organization, working collaboratively, acting with integrity and delivering reliable results. We embrace a forward-thinking mindset, encouraging curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement. The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided.