Construction Inspector

tucsonaz; United States; On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

The City of Tucson, Department of Transportation & Mobility, is seeking a Construction Inspector to coordinate and conduct site inspections, review plans, and ensure compliance with contracts, safety standards, and building codes. The role involves collaboration with contractors and inspections to verify that projects meet deadlines and regulations.

Responsibilities include documenting observations, driving to sites, reviewing blueprints, and reporting findings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of contracts, plans, and codes relevant to construction projects.
• Ability to review blueprints and field plans for compliance and safety.
• Experience documenting site observations and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and conducts inspections of construction sites to ensure work conforms to contract specs, industry standards, and local codes.
• Inspects materials, equipment, and techniques for conformance with approved designs.
• Reviews blueprints, plans, and contract documents to understand requirements and flag issues.
• Drives to job sites and monitors activities to ensure quality control, safety, and legality.
• Identifies discrepancies and ensures timely corrective actions.
• Collaborates with contractors, engineers, and crews to address concerns and timelines.
• Identifies non-compliant areas and advises on corrective actions to meet specs.
• Drafts reports detailing site observations, issues, and corrective actions for records.
• Ensures safe working environments and reports safety violations to leadership.
• Supports review of final construction stages for completion readiness.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inspections

Contract compliance

Safety standards

Blueprints review

Report writing

Education

Six months post high school

Equivalency considered

Job description

ABOUT THIS JOB

Position Specific Summary

The Construction Inspector position at the City of Tucson's Department of Transportation & Mobility is responsible for coordinating and conducting site inspections to verify compliance with contracts, safety standards, and building codes. This position involves reviewing plans, collaborating with contractors, and ensuring projects meet deadlines and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Schedules and conducts inspections of construction sites to ensure that work is being carried out according to contract specifications, industry standards, and local building codes.
• Inspects construction materials, equipment, and techniques to ensure they align with approved designs and specifications.
• Reviews construction blueprints, plans and contract documents to understand project requirements and identify any potential issues before or during the construction process.
• Drives to job sites and monitors construction activities to ensure that all work meets quality control requirements, safety regulations, and applicable laws.
• Identifies any discrepancies and ensures that corrective measures are taken.
• Collaborates with contractors, engineers, and other construction personnel to address any concerns, compliance issues, and ensure project timelines are met.
• Identifies areas that do not meet contract specifications and advises project teams on corrective actions needed to bring work into compliance.
• Drafts and submits detailed reports, including site observations, issues and corrective actions, maintaining accurate documentation of inspection results for future reference and compliance checks.
• Ensures that all construction activities follow safety protocols and are conducted in a safe working environment, reporting any safety violations to leadership.
• Supports review the final stages of construction to confirm that all work has been completed and that the site is ready for project completion or handover.
• Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Six (6) months post high school
• Experience: Four (4) years of directly related experience
• Equivalency: Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• License/Certifications: Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Construction Inspection or a related field.
• Experience with construction methods, materials, and safety standards.

POSITION DETAILS

Job Profile

J2502 - Construction Inspector To view the full job profile including classification specifications and physical demands click https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Tucson-Talent .

Compensation Grade

• G106 Hourly Range
• $24.16 - 36.24 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Non-Exempt Position Type

Regular Time Type

Full time Department

NA Background Check

This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.

The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.

Benefits

The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefit-Snapshot.

Citizenship

The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status.