Assistant Construction Inspector - Public Works (6317 PEX)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) is seeking an Assistant Construction Inspector for the Bureau of Construction Management in the Project Delivery Division. This role involves performing construction inspection to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, applicable codes, and safety regulations for Public Works' projects. Public Works manages a significant capital portfolio and plays a vital role in the city's infrastructure and quality of life, operating with a mission to provide 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; OR
A baccalaureate degree from an engineering or architecture program that is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET); OR
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.

Nice To Haves

Journey-level construction experience and/or drafting experience will not be accepted as qualifying.

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.