Field Inspector II (Facilities Management)

Collier County, FL; Tamiami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Collier County in Florida is seeking a skilled inspector to review construction projects for compliance with state and local codes, and to support project managers in delivering safe, efficient outcomes. This role requires hands-on field inspections across various construction activities and collaboration with contractors, engineers, and county staff.

The position emphasizes interpreting codes, addressing non-conformances, and maintaining accurate records while ensuring adherence to approved

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Five (5) years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.

Responsibilities

• Uses construction plans and technical documents to inspect projects for compliance with state/local laws and approved plans/specifications.
• Performs field inspections of construction and related work to ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Reviews plans and contract documents to support inspections and project management.
• Interprets applicable codes and initiates actions to correct violations; researches resources as needed.
• Provides technical assistance to project teams and coordinates with stakeholders on inspection issues.
• Coordinates inspection activities with other divisions, engineers, contractors, owners, and external parties; attends pre-construction meetings.
• Initiates corrective actions for non-conformance; reviews submittals and inspects work for compliance; performs plan checks on-site.
• Inspects projects for preliminary and final acceptance; supports punch list development.
• Works with contractors and engineers to resolve conflicts and ensure compliance.
• Supports reviews of contractor pay applications and monitors progress in the field.
• Maintains inspection logs and enters data; manages right-of-way permit records.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

IMSA Work Zone Safety certification

Florida Driver's License

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Utilizes construction plans and other technical documents to inspect construction projects to ensure compliance with state/local laws and approved construction plans/specifications. Supports project manager in ensuring a safe and efficient project meeting the goals and objectives of the County.
• Performs field inspections of vertical construction and renovation, site development, utility and stormwater management system installation, building system replacements, and other construction/repair work conducted by hired contractors or County construction crews to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and approved construction plans/specifications.
• Reviews plans, specifications, scopes of work and other contract and project documents to support inspections and project management staff. Provides input during programming and design to support utilization of best practices and consideration of lessons learned into project development.
• Interprets and ensures compliance with applicable state, County, and local codes, ordinances, regulations, standards, specifications, policies and procedures, as well as approved construction plans/specifications; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations; research code books, construction standards, technical manuals, or other resources as needed.
• Provides information and technical assistance to project team concerning project plans, construction requirements, non-compliance issues, and related issues; meets with and discusses problem areas with County project managers, contractors, developers, engineers, architects, and other stakeholders; recommends solutions to problems; responds to questions, concerns, or complaints.
• Coordinates inspection activities with other County divisions, consulting engineers, contractors, property owners, utility representatives, outside agencies, or other individuals as needed; schedules and/or attends pre-construction meetings and preliminary walk-throughs.
• Initiates and monitors corrective action for non-conformance items; reviews submittals to ensure compliance with contract documents and County standards, inspects work to verify compliance with approved submittals. Performs plan checks at project sites to ensure compliance with approved plans; compares as-built drawings with field conditions during preliminary walk-through inspections; takes photographs to document field conditions.
• Inspects projects for preliminary acceptance and final acceptance; conducts final walk-through inspections and supports the development of project punch lists.
• Works with contractors, developers, consulting engineers, architects, and Project Manager to resolve conflicts, resolve problems, and achieve compliance with all requirements.
• Supports reviews of contractor pay applications and verifies progress of work in the field.
• Maintains logs, writes inspection reports, and other records of inspection activities; enters inspection data into computer; logs and closes right-of-way permit records in computer.

Additional Functions

• Performs other related duties as required.

Licenses & Certifications

• May require possession and maintenance of valid IMSA Work Zone Safety certification based on area of assignment.
• May be required to obtain and maintain other licenses/certifications based on area of assignment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.

Salary

Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Five (5) years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting required.