Contract/Project Inspector

Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobb County Government is seeking a qualified inspector to support the Water System within the Engineering and Records Division. The role involves daily site visits to active construction sites to ensure public water, sewer and stormwater utilities meet Cobb County standards.

Responsibilities include overseeing construction and materials, coordinating with contractors and agencies, and preparing cost estimates and reports while adhering to safety, schedules, and legal requirements.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 3 years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience in construction inspection, project management, or public works required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and project oversight for various construction and maintenance projects.
• Communicate with contractors on behalf of the County and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate pre-construction activities and site assessments; manage right-of-way and utility locations.
• Inspect materials and workmanship for quality, quantity, and contract compliance.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, schedules, and codes.
• Prepare reports, pay applications, and project cost estimates; maintain records.
• Investigate citizen complaints and coordinate with agencies to resolve issues.
• Collaborate with superintendents, utility companies, EPA, GDOT, and others to coordinate work.
• Communicate with supervisor and stakeholders to review status and exchange information.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction inspection

Project management

Civil engineering

Education

Associate degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

GIS

CCTV reports

Records management

Job description

Position Information

This position is vital to the daily operations of the Water System in order to provide good customer service and meet future needs within the Engineering and Records Division. The essential function of this position involves daily site visits to active construction sites for private development to ensure public water, sewer and stormwater utilities are being installed in accordance with Cobb County Code and Development Standards.

Essential Functions

Conducts inspections and project oversight for a broad range of construction and maintenance projects, which may include water and wastewater infrastructure, land development, roads, drainage, equipment installation, and other structures and installations.

Communicates with contractors on behalf of the County; meets with contractors; and negotiates and resolves discrepancies with contractors.

Coordinates pre-construction activities and meetings: performs initial site assessments; ensures right-of-ways are secured; researches utility locations, staging, and other conditions using GIS, plats, courthouse property records, CCTV reports, and other sources; and anticipates constraints and technical challenges likely to impact projects.

Inspects construction materials and workmanship for quality and contract compliance: visits project sites; assesses site conditions; takes samples as needed for testing; verifies that material quantities match contracts and invoicing; and uses various tools, gauges, and test equipment to measure and check for proper construction work.

Inspects construction projects for adherence to safety protocols; project schedules; documentation requirements; and federal, state, and County codes, standards, and regulations.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: prepares reports and documentation, including inspection reports, job cost estimates, and project estimates for materials, equipment, parts, tools, and labor; processes and approves pay applications, material orders, and as-built drawings; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Investigates and responds to citizen complaints: explains projects, policies, and procedures; identifies and assesses problems; determines appropriate remedies; and issues stop work orders or schedules work as needed.

Collaborates with superintendents, work crews, utility companies, EPA, GDOT, Corps of Engineers, and other agencies to coordinate work.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in construction inspection, construction project management, civil engineering, or public works construction; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Licenses and Certifications

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.

Physical Abilities

Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, fire, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, toxic agents, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, explosives, water hazards, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.

EEO Statement

Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.