Construction Inspector - Bridges (Engineering Technician 3)

Multnomah County•Portland, OR

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Multnomah County Department of Community Services, Transportation Division is seeking a full-time Construction Inspector - Bridges (Engineering Technician 3). This role involves working primarily as a construction inspector in partnership with County Project Managers on capital improvement projects for the County’s six Willamette River bridges. The inspector will ensure the quality and efficiency of complex rehabilitation and enhancement work on electrical, mechanical, and structural components of movable bridges, as well as transformative roadway projects. Responsibilities include ensuring contractors adhere to agreed-upon plans, potentially leading other project inspectors, assigning work, and scheduling inspections. Many projects are federally funded, requiring meticulous attention to detail and documentation. The role operates in a flexible, team-oriented environment and demands exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Requirements

Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited college with major course work in engineering, surveying technology, construction management, or related field (In lieu of a degree, equivalent years of qualifying training and/or experience will be considered).
Three (3) to six (6) years of increasingly responsible experience in public works bridge and roadway construction inspection.
Valid driver license.

Nice To Haves

Federal-aid Project Inspection and Documentation
Supervision/Coordination of staff
Bridge Construction Inspection
ODOT Certification in Bridge Inspection, General Inspection

Responsibilities

Perform construction inspection of bridge and/or road projects, which may include reinforced concrete and structural steel installation, shop fabrication, paint, surveys, grading, surfacing, drainage and others.
Keep construction inspection records and prepare reports.
Lead the project quality and quantity documentation and closeout process.
Mentor and coach less experienced staff.
Coordinate and schedule day-to-day inspections.
Facilitate communication between the parties involved in the delivery of capital projects including County staff, consultant engineers, and construction contractors.
Serve as a subject matter expert on construction standards, practices, laws and regulations.
Review project plans and specifications.
Plan and administer multiple smaller projects or parts of a larger project.
Coordinate project safety and quality assurance functions.
Assist in developing standards and procedures.