Zone Construction Inspector

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Memphis is seeking a Civil Construction Inspector to join the Engineering Division. You will inspect construction work and grading on city projects, measure distances, interpret blueprints, and record material usage while maintaining daily activity diaries and reporting deviations for master plans.

The role requires a high school graduate with at least three years of civil construction inspection experience and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school graduate (or equivalent) with at least 3 years of experience in civil construction work or construction inspections.
• Valid driver’s license required to operate vehicles on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Inspects all phases of construction work and grading on City contracts.
• Measures distances and verifies dimensions for structural installations.
• Interprets blueprints and specifications, records materials used, and prepares sketches for deviations.
• Conducts site visits to multiple construction sites as needed and reports findings to supervisor.

Job description

Salary Range: $63,640.72 - $63,640.72

Job Description

Works under the direction of the assigned supervisor in the Engineering Division. Inspects all phases of construction work and grading on various construction projects under contract by the City of Memphis. Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions for structural installations. Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications of projects. Interprets blueprints and specifications. Records quantities of materials received and used. Maintains daily diary of construction and inspection activities. Computes monthly estimates of work completed and materials used. Prepares sketches of construction installations that deviate from blueprints and reports such changes for incorporation on master blueprints. Makes site visits by driving to various construction sites as needed. Investigates citizen complaints and reports back to supervisor of action taken. Consults with property owners and contractors concerning right-of way agreements.

Responsibilities

Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Typical Physical Demands

Requires the use of basic measuring tools such as levels and measuring tapes. Requires the ability to operate an automobile for construction site visits to various locations throughout the City. Requires the ability to conduct construction site visits by traversing uneven ground. Requires the ability to operate telephone, computer, and automobile.

Typical Working Conditions

Majority of work is performed outdoors involving exposure to changing weather conditions, fumes, and odors. Requires travel throughout the City to inspect construction sites. May involve working on Saturdays. Involves contact with contractors and citizens.

Qualifications

High school graduate and three (3) years experience in civil construction work or construction inspections; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license as a condition of continued employment.