Construction Inspector III

City of Goodyear Economic Development; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City Of Goodyear seeks a lead civil construction inspector with 5+ years of field experience to oversee complex inspections, review plans, and ensure MAG specifications are followed. This role requires strong communication with developers, contractors, and engineers, plus adept use of reporting tools like Accela and MS Office.

You will train staff, manage inspection records, and support right-of-way improvements while aligning with the city’s core values and customer service standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil construction inspection experience.
• Experience with grading, drainage, water, sewer, concrete paving, streetlights and traffic signal work.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and lead inspections.
• Proficient reporting and project data management using appropriate software.

Responsibilities

• Inspect private developer and capital projects to ensure MAG specs and City standards.
• Review plans and ensure compliance with utility installations and paving.
• Coordinate construction activities with city departments and outside agencies.
• Prepare inspection records, reports, and as-built documentation.

Skills

Reading civil construction plans

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Office

Accela

Job description

Job Description Summary

Acts as a lead inspector as assigned by their respective supervisor. Assists in training sessions and verifies inspection records and project requirements for acceptance. This position also schedules, coordinates, and conducts complex inspections of civil construction and responds to citizen complaints.

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced civil construction inspector with 5 or more years of inspection supplemented with construction materials testing experience relating to grading, drainage, water, sewer, concrete, paving, streetlight, and traffic signal construction. The ideal candidate would have the ability to oversee multiple construction projects and act as a lead inspector. Has the technical skills to be proficient in utilizing MS Office, be proficient in the use of Accela, or the ability to become proficient with software utilized for reporting and managing project inspection data. Has a thorough understanding of civil construction industry standards, MAG Specifications, and civil engineering principles related to right-of-way improvements and private grading and drainage construction. The ideal candidate can read and understand civil construction plans, be proficient in interpreting specifications, be knowledgeable in construction materials, means, and methods, as well as having the abilities to complete inspection reports and forms accurately. Has strong communication skills in explaining complex issues with developers, contractors, and engineers. The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, be a self-motivator, open to embrace the Goodyear Core Values and continuous improvement and adapt to change.

At The City Of Goodyear, You Will Be a Part Of An Organization That Values Its Employees As Its Greatest Asset. You Will Become Part Of a Dedicated Team That Will Be Challenged To Learn And Grow In An Environment That Values Employee Development And Career-building. You Will Thrive In a Culture Of Innovation. We Believe That Successful Employees Are Those That Possess Six Core Values

Integrity - Initiative - Empathy - Optimism - Innovation - Adaptability

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Only a limited number of the most highly qualified applicants meeting the City's requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will include a panel Interview and may include a written assessment.

All communication regarding application status and interview notifications will be sent via email- please monitor your junk/spam email for communication as messages will come from a system generated source.

Essential Functions

• Inspects private developer construction projects and City capital improvement projects to assure an acceptable quality level and compliance with Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) specifications and City Engineering Design Standards and Policies Manual in civil engineering and public works areas including, but not limited to: sewer installations, metering stations, lift stations, force mains, etc.; water installations, wells, pump stations, transfer stations, etc.; storm drain installations, catch basins, drywells, pipes and culverts, retention basins, etc.; grading and drainage work; street light installations; dry utility installations, including trenching or boring of electric, natural gas, telecommunication, cable TV, and conduit installation; paving and concrete flatwork, including curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, etc.; and bridges and structures.
• Interprets, applies, and enforces the provisions of the City’s Engineering Design Standards and Policies; MAG specifications and standards; and other applicable federal, state and local codes, laws, rules, regulations, specifications, standards, policies, and procedures. Reviews and interprets construction plans, including water, sewer, paving, landscape, streetlights, and grading and drainage plans; ensures compliance with requirements governing uniform construction, installation of utilities and amenities, traffic, sanitation, approved materials, and other factors. Coordinates construction activities, sequences and schedules with other City departments, divisions and with outside agencies including governmental, irrigation districts, consultants, engineers, developers/owners, and contractors. Initiates letter of acceptance when all work meets specifications and standards, as-built drawings have been reviewed and approved, and all testing reports have been collected.
• Notifies other City departments when their facilities will be affected by construction.
• Recommends and participates in revisions/updates to the Engineering Design Standards and Policies Manual and City Approved Materials Lists.
• Ensures recorded information is present on as-built plans such as the location of valves, sewer connections, manholes, and water services. Reviews final as-built drawings for completeness and aids Inspector I and II.
• Communicates and verifies progress payment requests and computes final quantities item by item from the contract bid schedule on City contract jobs in order to determine the amount of money to be paid to the contractor.
• Prepares and maintains records of inspection activities, prepares reports, enters project data into Accela, and attends project meetings. Project meetings include leading Preconstruction and Pre-Activity meetings for assigned projects as well as attending any other project-related progress meetings.
• Maintains project files including detailed documentation of project correspondence, test results, approved plans and shop drawings