Construction Inspector II (CIP Utilities)

City of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sacramento is hiring a Construction Inspector to observe workmanship and materials on public and private infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with laws, standards and plans. The role requires knowledge of construction management practices and effective communication.

The ideal candidate has experience inspecting public infrastructure, familiarity with underground utility construction, and adherence to City requirements. Strong teamwork and reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Two-year degree or certificate in Construction Management or Construction Supervision and Inspection plus one year of sub professional engineering experience or journey level public works/utility construction experience.
• Two years experience comparable to Construction Inspector I in the City of Sacramento.

Responsibilities

• Inspect materials and construction work product for City capital improvement and private projects to insure compliance with the contract documents.
• Prepare documentation and reports in accordance with City standard construction management and inspection procedures.
• Coordinate work with other City departments and utilities.
• 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.

Skills

Engineering plans

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Two-year degree or certificate in Construction Management or Construction Supervision and Inspection

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.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey level. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the lower class of Construction Inspector I, or, when filled from the outside, require prior construction inspection experience. Appointment to the higher class requires that the employee be performing substantially the full range for duties for the class and meet the qualification standards for the class. A Construction Inspector II works under general supervision and is expected to perform the entire range of field inspection work requiring a complete knowledge of construction inspection principles and practices. Work in this class is distinguished from that of Construction Inspector I by the greater complexity of the assignments received and by the greater independence with which an incumbent is expected to operate.

• 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:

• 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.
• Materials sampling and estimate procedures.
• Applicable laws, regulations, codes, and departmental policies governing the construction of assigned projects.
• Paving methods and materials.
• Soil conditions, types, and formations.

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.
• Detect and locate faulty materials and work product and to determine the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied.
• Perform the entire range of construction Inspection activities with a minimum of supervision.

Experience and Education:

Two-year degree or completion of a certificate program in Construction Management or Construction Supervision and Inspection plus one year of sub professional engineering experience or journey level public works/utility construction experience preferably including some construction inspection experience.

OR

Two years experience comparable to that of a Construction Inspector I in the City of Sacramento.

COMPARABLE CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

To see the classification specification for the comparable classification of Construction Inspector I please click here.

PROOF OF EDUCATION

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential's evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.

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.