Senior Construction Inspector (6319) – Citywide (U00054)

The Senior Construction Inspector oversees construction inspection work performed in conjunction with public works construction projects and assigns and supervises the work of construction inspectors in the inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, applicable codes and safety regulations. Engineering construction inspection includes, but is not limited to, the following activities: earthwork and paving, roadway renovation and improvement, water supply and sewer collection pipeline, portland cement concrete, protective coating, pile driving, drilled piers, tunneling/jacking, trackwork, track improvements, power distribution and transmission systems, electrical overhead contact systems, signal, control and data acquisition systems, radio and telecommunications systems, including fiber optic networks, power substations, vehicle modifications and retrofits, bridges, ADA retrofits and facilities, building renovation and improvements, operating equipment, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, electrical and mechanical work, and landscaping and irrigation work.

The essential job functions of the Senior Construction Inspector include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assigns and supervises the work of construction inspectors in the inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications, applicable codes, and safety regulations.
• Anticipates workloads and develops staffing plans; trains and evaluates performance of staff.
• Prepares and maintains project documentation and controls including daily reports, force accounts, materials testing, and other construction records for complex and difficult construction projects.
• Participates in and/or conducts planning, preconstruction, coordination, progress, scheduling and field staff meetings.
• Reviews plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, constructability reviews and contract closeout records.
• Resolves disputes and difficult problems, and responds to complaints from the public that require resolution at the senior level.
• Ensures that a quality assurance/ quality control program for each project is developed and enforced.
• Supervises construction inspectors in the verification and preparation of quantity and progress estimates for progress payments and change order work.
• Reports safety and traffic hazards, defective work and debris to the contractor for correction and ensures that the contractor corrects deficiencies.
• Initiates, prepares, estimates, reviews and negotiates change orders.
• Drives a vehicle to inspection sites.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.