Assistant Construction Inspector - Public Works (6317 PEX)
About The Position
Under general supervision, as an Assistant Construction Inspector, you will perform construction inspection in conjunction with Public Works’ projects to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, applicable codes, and safety regulations. San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.
Requirements
- Two (2) years of verifiable full-time experience in construction inspection work ensuring that plans and specifications are complied with, and the workmanship and material used meet specifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an engineering or architecture program that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)
- Two (2) years of verifiable full-time experience in construction, at the Superintendent/General Foreman level, supervising construction crews of more than six (6) employees.
- Requires possession of a valid California driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Monitors and inspects work of contractors for compliance with contract plans, specifications, applicable codes, and regulations.
- Conducts and/or witnesses testing of contract material, equipment, and installations.
- May monitor the excavation, loading, and off‑haul of hazardous materials from construction sites and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws pertaining to hazardous materials.
- Reports safety and traffic hazards, defective work, and housekeeping issues to the contractor for correction and ensures that the contractor corrects deficiencies.
- Ensures that the quality assurance/quality control program for each project is enforced.
- Prepares and maintains project documentation including daily reports, force accounts, materials testing, and other construction records.
- Verifies and prepares quality assurance reports and quantity and progress estimates for progress payments and change order work.
- Conducts planning, preconstruction, coordination, progress, scheduling, and field staff meetings.
- Reviews plans, specifications, submittmits, shop drawings, change orders, constructability reviews, and contract closeout records.
- Assists in resolving disputes and problems and responding to public complaints that require senior‑level resolution.
- Drives a departmental vehicle to inspection sites.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
