Construction Inspection Manager

City of Delaware•Delaware, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the immediate supervision of City Engineer, and the general supervision of the Director of Public Works, the Construction Inspection Manager is responsible for managing construction inspection activities of development projects, city capital improvement projects, and right-of-way permit activity. Position requires regular and reliable attendance, especially during peak construction season (May – September). The work environment is stable with excellent benefits and retirement packages. The City of Delaware is an award-winning local government organization known for its professionalism, customer service orientation and a strong commitment to distinctive and well-planned community development. Our mission is to ensure an effective government, a healthy economy, being a safe city and welcoming you to be a part of this great community!

Requirements

Knowledge of interviewing.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, Sharepoint, OneNote, and Teams) and other computer software.
Knowledge of City and Department goals and objectives.
Knowledge of City and Department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Government structure and process.
Knowledge of Safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of Supervisory principles and practices.
Knowledge of Project management.
Knowledge of Public Works construction practices, methods, and procedures.
Knowledge of City of Columbus and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) construction and material specifications, standard drawings, and other construction standards and procedures
Knowledge of Roadway construction.
Excellent organization, attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and critical thinking skills.
Ability to use tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Ability to engage civically and provide customer service.
Ability to read construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Ability to apply management principles to solve problems.
Ability to supervise, organize, and direct the work of subordinate personnel.
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations.
Ability to deal with many variables, define and solve problems, collect, analyze, and interpret data, establish facts, and determine specific action, evaluate, and improve process and/or program efficiency / effectiveness.
Ability to operate assigned equipment.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality about information within the office.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.
Ability to prepare correspondence.
Ability to compile and prepare reports.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions, policies, and procedures.
Ability to be honest, dependable, and trustworthy.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in oral and written form and to prepare and present effective public presentations.
Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion.
Ability to perform work in a safe manner and report unsafe activities, conditions, and faulty equipment.
Ability to work in a professional office environment.
Ability to work independently and resolve complicated field issues.
Ability to identify the need for field changes and approvals of plan complications, deviations, deficiencies, discrepancies, and errors concerning the work.
Completion of secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED).
Ten (10) or more years' of Public Works infrastructure construction, maintenance operations, construction inspection, construction project management, or equivalent experience including a minimum of three (3) years' experience of related public sector experience.
Three (3) or more years' experience supervising staff and/or consultants in the public works infrastructure construction field.
Substantial experience in highway and utility infrastructure materials specifications, applications and construction methods.
Possession of a valid State of Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator's License and ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in construction management, civil engineering technologies, or other related field preferred.
Applicable training/certifications in public works construction and management (i.e. APWA, ODOT, and AASHTO training programs).
Related experience including experience directly related to managing complex projects in a municipal public works setting may be substituted for supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Manages the Engineering Division’s Construction Services section, which is responsible for the construction phase services of development projects, city capital improvement projects, and right of way permit activity.
Construction phase services include construction inspection, materials testing, and construction project management
Responsible for the immediate supervision of Construction Services Section staff (construction inspectors and right of way manager).
Schedules and assigns tasks; interviews job applicants; recommends the hiring of job applicants; evaluates performance; approves and recommends the approval of leave requests; attends or participates in meetings in which policy questions are reviewed or discussed; develops and implements policy; recommends policy changes.
Manages construction inspection activities for projects that include installation of public and private infrastructure such as roadways, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and water mains to ensure compliance of construction activities with approved plans and specifications, city construction standards, regulations, and policies.
Selects consultant firms to provide supplemental construction phase services.
Assigns contract construction inspectors and coordinates and schedules their daily activities.
Supervises right of way permitting and inspection activities and residential property grade and utility inspections.
Maintains construction progress reports and schedules.
Reviews construction and inspection specification and procedures, providing comments concerning corrections, modifications, or revisions.
Trains inspectors regarding city standards, expectations, and proper testing techniques.
Conducts pre-construction planning, review, and meetings.
Conducts post construction inspections.
Responds to customer services requests and general public inquiries related to ongoing construction activities including correspondence and meeting with members of the public as necessary.
Performs all other duties as assigned.