Water Infrastructure Construction Inspector I/II

City of Pasadena; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Pasadena is seeking Construction Inspector I/II to inspect major water infrastructure construction and ensure conformance with contract specifications. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, enforcing standards, coordinating with utilities, and maintaining inspection records.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, dependable, and possess strong technical knowledge of construction inspection, safety practices, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Three years of inspection experience on public works construction projects.
• One year of field survey work on public works projects may be used in lieu of one year of inspection work.
• Experience in water utility infrastructure inspection is highly preferred.
• Experience working with digital construction documents, GIS references, and electronic project records is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect the work of contractors engaged in major water infrastructure construction and improvements to ensure conformance with contract specifications.
• Review plans and specifications; participate in pre-construction conferences.
• Enforce compliance with city standards and proper construction practices for water main lines, hydrants, and related infrastructure.
• Notify utilities, agencies, residents, and businesses about proposed construction and safety.
• Maintain daily logbooks, perform field calculations, and coordinate with the Capital Project Manager on change orders.

Skills

Professional Integrity & Ethics

Oral Communication

Critical Thinking

Emotional Intelligence

Results Orientation

Education

Three years inspection experience on public works construction projects (Construction Inspector I)

Four years inspection experience on public works construction projects (Construction Inspector II)

Job description

City of Pasadena is seeking Construction Inspector I/II to inspect major water infrastructure construction and ensure conformance with contract specifications. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, enforcing standards, coordinating with utilities, and maintaining inspection records.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, dependable, and possess strong technical knowledge of construction inspection, safety practices, and effective communication.