Senior Civil Construction Inspector — Roads & Transportation

Irondale; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson County in the United States seeks a Principal Engineering Construction Inspector for its Roads & Transportation department. The role reviews construction plans for compliance with laws and standards, and oversees inspection of drainage, roads, bridges, subdivisions, and utilities. You'll supervise staff, review inspector reports, approve contractor payments, and ensure material quality meets specifications. The position involves coordinating with project engineers and the public.

Qualifications

• Driver's license is required.
• Experience inspecting civil/public works projects to ensure contract compliance.
• Experience calculating data (quantities, areas, volumes, grades) for construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with project engineers, contractors, attorneys, and the public to convey project status.
• Oversees inspection of public infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with specifications and codes.
• Reviews plans and prepares for on-site inspections by examining maps and drawings.
• Oversees contractor work, reviews payment requests, and ensures material quality and quantity.
• Supervises staff, assigns tasks, provides training, and monitors progress.

Skills

Driver's license

Construction inspection

Public works knowledge

Tools

APPIA

Oracle

Procore

Job description

Jefferson County in the United States seeks a Principal Engineering Construction Inspector for its Roads & Transportation department. The role reviews construction plans for compliance with laws and standards, and oversees inspection of drainage, roads, bridges, subdivisions, and utilities. You'll supervise staff, review inspector reports, approve contractor payments, and ensure material quality meets specifications. The position involves coordinating with project engineers and the public.