Construction Inspector I (CIP Utilities)

City of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Sacramento is seeking a Construction Inspector to observe workmanship and materials on public and private infrastructure projects to ensure conformance with laws, standards, plans, specifications, and departmental regulations.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience inspecting public infrastructure projects, be familiar with underground utility construction practices, and communicate clearly with contractors and property owners while working collaboratively in a team

Qualifications

• Two years of sub professional engineering experience or journey level public works/utility construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and work product for conformance to contract documents.
• Observe progress and completion against city standards.
• Prepare documentation and reports per city procedures.
• Take samples for laboratory examination.
• Oversee field tests and understand testing procedures.
• Coordinate work with other City departments and utilities.
• Review schedules to ensure progress per contract.
• Assist with progress payment documentation.
• Prepare as-built plans for completed projects.
• Prepare necessary correspondence to contractors regarding contract requirements.

Skills

Defects in construction

Math skills

Knowledge of city facilities

Surveying tools

Tools

Surveying instruments

Job description

The primary role of the Construction Inspector is to observe the workmanship and materials used on a variety of public and private infrastructure projects to ensure conformance with applicable laws, ordinances, standards, plans, specifications, and departmental regulations.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The ideal candidate for this position will have prior experience inspecting public infrastructure projects and be familiar with underground utility construction practices and materials. They will preferably have knowledge of City of Sacramento requirements and standards related to construction management and administration, be solutions-oriented and comfortable working collaboratively in a team environment, and be an effective written and verbal communicator.

To inspect work product and materials used in the construction work of a variety of public and private projects to insure conformance with applicable laws, ordinances, standards, plans, specifications, and departmental regulations.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level class in the construction inspection series. Incumbents of this class perform the more routine inspection work that does not require previous construction inspection experience.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a higher‑level position. Assignments of the Construction Inspector II/III may require the indirect or direct supervision of lower level Construction Inspector positions. Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspect materials and construction work product for City capital improvement and private projects to insure compliance with the contract documents. Observe work during progress and upon completion. Inspection shall include checking lines, grade, size and location of facilities for conformance with city standards and egulations.
• Be familiar with City Standard Specifications, project plans and specifications, and Operation and Maintenance requirements to insure project is properly constructed in accordance with all City requirements.
• Prepare documentation and reports in accordance with City standard construction management and inspection procedures.
• Take samples of materials for examination or analysis by laboratories.
• Oversee the performance and be knowledgeable of field tests.
• Inspect adjacent properties for damage from construction activity.
• Confer with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards, and inconvenience.
• Coordinate work with other City departments and utilities.
• Prepare necessary correspondence to the contractor regarding contract requirements.
• Prepare as-built plans for completed projects.
• Review and monitor construction schedule to insure construction is progressing in accordance with contract requirements.
• Perform estimates and documentation of work complete for progress payments.
• Perform related duties as assigned.Knowledge of:

Knowledge of:

• Defects and faults in construction.
• Basic mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
• Materials, methods, regulations and requirements relative to the construction and installation of streets, gutters, storm drains, culverts, and other related facilities associated with city projects.
• Tools, surveying instruments, and equipment used in construction of city projects.

Ability to:

• Understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications and to prepare accurate engineering records.
• Deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, engineers, and property owners.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to use computer programs applicable to the work.

Experience and Education

Two years of sub professional engineering experience or journey level public works/utility construction experience including some construction inspection experience.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Probationary Period:

Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. This requirement may be reviewed on a case‑by‑case basis for individuals with disabilities.

Residency requirement:

Employees in this classification must reside within thirty‑five (35) air miles from the freeway interchange at W‑X Streets, 29th‑30th Streets within one year following appointment.