WR Construction Inspector

highpointnc; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 74,586,000 - 101,234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401K plan

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

The City of High Point is seeking a Construction Inspector to ensure public infrastructure projects meet plans, specifications, permits, and regulations within the Water Resources Department. The role emphasizes field inspections of water, wastewater, and related utilities with a focus on safety and quality.

We offer a competitive benefits package including a guaranteed pension after vesting, 401K/457B plans, PTO, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction of water distribution, wastewater collection, treatment facilities, and related utility improvements.
• Support emergency response infrastructure repairs as assigned.
• Inspect projects through all phases to verify compliance with plans, permits, standards, and regulations.
• Coordinate field inspections and provide field testing, measurements, and documentation as needed.
• Promote safety, quality workmanship, and regulatory compliance in the field.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Compensation Range

$26.03 - $35.33

Please note: This job opening may close earlier than the stated date, due to high candidate volume. If interested, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Who We Are:

At the City of High Point, we celebrate the creator in everyone. Building on our rich cultural history steeped in industrialism and innovation, our employees seek not only to transform themselves, but the world around us. We are collaborators, we are makers, we are visionaries.

We invite you to explore the many opportunities to serve our community, by sharing your talents, skills, and expertise. You'll join a diverse team of over 1300 individuals dedicated not just to making a career, but a difference; because what we create in High Point, changes the world!

Our Core Values:

• Stewardship: We manage the city's resources responsibly and make decisions that sustain High Point's future. In other words, we take care of what we have today to build what we'll need tomorrow
• Welcoming: We create a friendly, open environment where residents, partners, and visitors feel valued and embraced. We want everyone who connects with High Point to feel welcomed, like they belong here.
• Integrity: We act with honesty, transparency, and ethical responsibility in everything we do. That means doing what's right - even when no one's watching. This is how we earn our community's trust.
• Productivity: We stay focused on results, fostering creativity, innovation, and outside-the-box thinking. We don't just get things done - we find smarter, better ways to do them.

What We Offer:

The City of High Point offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefit package for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 401K and 457B Retirement Plans
• PTO earned within first year
• 13 Paid Holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans effective day one

What You'll Do:

Construction Inspectors perform technical inspection work to ensure public infrastructure, private development, and capital improvement projects comply with approved plans, specifications, permits, engineering standards, and applicable regulations within the Water Resources Department.

Essential Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Inspect construction of water distribution, wastewater collection, treatment facilities, and related utility improvements.
• Support emergency response infrastructure repairs as assigned.
• Inspect construction projects throughout all phases of work to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, permits, City standards, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Review construction materials, equipment, and workmanship to ensure quality standards and contract requirements are met.
• Interpret engineering plans, technical specifications, standard details, construction contracts, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Inspect utility installations, street cuts, and public infrastructure improvements for compliance with approved standards, as assigned.
• Identify deficiencies, document findings, communicate required corrective actions, and verify completion of corrective work.
• Perform field measurements, calculations, quantity verification, and documentation to support project administration and contract management.
• Perform or coordinate field testing, material sampling, laboratory testing, and quality assurance/quality control activities.
• Review contractor pay requests, contract quantities, change orders, field modifications, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, daily logs, testing records, permits, photographs, electronic project documentation, and other technical records.
• Document field changes and as-built conditions for engineering and permanent records.
• Conduct follow-up inspections and assist with project closeout, final acceptance, and completion documentation.
• Coordinate construction activities with contractors, developers, engineers, consultants, utility representatives, regulatory agencies, property owners, and City staff.
• Attend project progress meetings, contractor scheduling meetings, utility coordination meetings, public meetings, and other meetings related to assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, City safety policies, erosion and sediment control requirements, environmental regulations, and established construction standards, as applicable.
• Provide inspection support for emergency or after-hours construction, utility repairs, or other assigned work.
• Serve as the City's representative in the field by promoting quality workmanship, regulatory compliance, public safety, and effective communication throughout the construction process.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

High school d