Senior Construction Inspector

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to oversee public works projects in Saint Charles, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. This role entails managing construction activities, reviewing permits, and coordinating with various stakeholders, demanding strong project management skills and a background in Civil Engineering.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement programs

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee assistance programs

Educational benefits

Qualifications

• Five years public works construction inspection experience.
• Ability to read and understand engineering design drawings, contracts, specifications.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and manages construction projects for compliance with specifications, plans, and codes.
• Coordinates with utility companies, contractors, and property owners.
• Prepares correspondence and technical documents related to construction inspection.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title

Senior Construction Inspector

Department

Engineering Department

Posting Date

December 19, 2024

Closing Date for Resumes/Applications

Open Until Filled

Salary

$75,133.32- $105,186.65

Comprehensive, Cost Effective Benefits Package:

Medical, Dental, Voluntary Vision, Life and Disability Insurance; FSA; HSA; Retirement and Deferred Compensation programs; Paid Vacation; Paid Holidays; Employee Assistance Programs and Educational Benefits.

Exempt/Non-exempt

Exempt

Status

Full time

The purpose of this position is to inspect, manage, and approve Private Developer and/or City construction and repair projects for compliance with contracts, design plans, specifications, codes and standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Inspects, manages, and approves the construction or repair of sanitary sewer, storm sewer, water main, street construction, and other appurtenances as related to improvements for compliance with design specifications, plans, codes, standards and contracts.
• Manages construction projects' bidding, contracts, scopes, schedules, budgets, quality, communications, and risks.
• Responds to contractor requests for information and issues correction notices or approvals as necessary to assure compliance with the project and/or City standards.
• Reviews permit applications and issues permits.
• Coordinates activities and work schedules with utility companies, contractors, property owners and other City Departments.
• Resolves conflicts, provides information, and responds to inquiries from citizens, contractors, staff, and the general public regarding Private Developer and City projects.
• Verifies billing for work completed and materials supplied and recommends appropriate payment in accordance with project requirements.
• Prepares correspondence, field notes, maps, permits, brochures, memos, etc., related to construction inspection.
• Prepares ordinance violation notices, citations, and testifies in court regarding ordinance violations.
• Oversees or conducts construction materials testing and analysis.
• Provides technical support for other divisions of Public Works and other City departments.
• Functions as lead inspector on large-scale construction projects.
• Supports the professional development and execution of job duties for Inspector I - Construction Project Manager.
• Analyzes and develops long-range infrastructure maintenance plans.
• Performs all job duties where applicable in compliance with the Missouri Department of Transportation's (MoDOT) Local Public Agency (LPA) Manual.
• Performs all job duties in compliance with the City of St. Charles Public Works Department's Project Management Manual (PMM).

Minimum Training and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Five years public works construction inspection experience.
• Experience overseeing public works project in a local government setting preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and administer engineering design drawings, contracts, specifications, and other related documents.
• Ability to perform duties in active construction zones following proper safety protocol.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with contractors, City personnel, other City Departments, and the general public.
• Ability to research and apply engineering specifications and standards to the inspection of public works construction projects.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license required.
• Any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, registrations and abilities.
• Completion of MoDOT's LPA Basic Training Course.

Work Environment

• Generally works in safe and comfortable conditions, but frequently exposed to construction and natural site environmental factors such as temperature variations or extremes, odors, toxic agents, noise, wetness, machinery, electrical currents and/or dust which may cause discomfort and risk of injury.
• Travel between locations of varying environments is required with a frequent need to individually traverse upon construction and/or natural sites.

The City of Saint Charles is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify