Senior Construction Inspector - Field Quality & Compliance

City of Fort Smith; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Smith seeks a Senior Construction Inspector in Engineering Services to perform inspections ensuring projects meet city standards and approved plans. The role supports quality control, records, and coordination with engineers and other departments.

The incumbent will lead field inspections of streets, drainage, water and wastewater facilities, collect data, review test results, and assist in preparing pay requests and as-built drawings. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Three (3) years construction and/or inspection experience of public works facilities including streets, drainage, land development, water & wastewater systems; Five (5) years for Sr. Construction Inspector.
• Must hold or be able to obtain within one year, NASSCO Manhole and Pipe Rehabilitation certification for Sr. Construction Inspector.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection and related administrative functions to assure that construction is performed in accordance with plans and specifications to include coordination of quality control testing, daily job records, payment estimates, as-built data and coordination with other departments and related activities.
• Perform periodic inspection of subdivision work to include periodic review of construction progress and verification of compliance with city standards, conformance with approved plans and specifications, review of test data, and verification of as-built information submitted by engineers and other departments.
• Assist in maintenance of engineering records and plans drawings and aid technicians in preparing and construction As Built record drawings. Coordinate field changes with engineers, contractors and utility coordinator. Meet with engineers and city personnel for project kickoff and final construction review at the end of each city project. Assist in technical review of plans, specifications and preparation of pay requests.
• Perform calculations including reduction of field notes, determination of quantity payments and preparation of monthly cost estimates and final payment.
• Perform field surveys to obtain data for layout of improvements. Observe field tests for water system tests to include fire hydrant flow and pressure testing of water systems. Observe field layout of sanitary sewer lines to include bedding materials and manhole/inlet inverts. Observe field tests for sanitary sewer manhole pressure tests, CIPP installation and various rehabilitation methods.
• Meet with citizens to resolve citizen inquires and complaints. Convey findings and recommendations to city personnel, contractors and Answer citizen questions and complaints pertaining to CIP and engineering department projects.
• Provide instruction, clarification and supplemental training to inspectors. Assist other inspectors as necessary to provide support and training.
• Perform all related responsibilities as required or assigned.
• Assist department personnel in miscellaneous task. Able to react to change in a productive manner and handle other essential duties as assigned.
• Follow City and Utility Department safety practices and guidelines at all times, including wearing proper personal protective/safety equipment.

Skills

interpret plans

field inspection

NASSCO certification

driver's license

Education

Associates degree in Construction Technology

Job description

The City of Fort Smith seeks a Senior Construction Inspector in Engineering Services to perform inspections ensuring projects meet city standards and approved plans. The role supports quality control, records, and coordination with engineers and other departments.

The incumbent will lead field inspections of streets, drainage, water and wastewater facilities, collect data, review test results, and assist in preparing pay requests and as-built drawings. Strong attention to detail is essential.