Construction Inspector II

City of Mesa•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

The Construction Inspector II performs quality assurance inspections and administers City contracts for large-scale, high-profile, high-cost, or complex public works and similar development projects. The role helps train new inspection staff, serves as a field resource for City staff and contractors or developers, and acts as the designated supervisor when the Construction Supervisor is absent. The position requires initiative and independent judgment to ensure quality standards are met and projects are completed on time with minimal extra costs. The position is distinguished from Construction Inspector I by its focus on large-scale or highly complex projects and its responsibility for directing contract inspectors or serving as supervisor in the Construction Supervisor’s absence. It is distinguished from Construction Supervisor by not having full supervisory responsibilities. The position reports to a Construction Supervisor or Right of Way Manager through meetings and reports on project status, issues, and quality compliance. This class is FLSA nonexempt. For the Non-City Utility (NCU) assignment, the employee inspects structures and construction projects in rights-of-way for compliance with approved plans, specifications, inspection requirements, and regulations. Duties include inspecting concrete, pavement, and directional drilling; coordinating daily with outside agencies and City departments; meeting with private and public utilities to determine routes and locations for new facilities; coordinating joint trench opportunities; and inspecting overhead communications facilities for compliance with the National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and City requirements. The employee also reviews construction plans and specifications for conformance with Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and City specifications. Employees must use appropriate safety equipment and follow approved safety procedures. The City of Mesa expects all employees to uphold its shared values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. The position requires a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by the hire or promotion date. A conditional offer is subject to a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation to allow full, unescorted access to Police facilities as applicable to the assignment. Due to the safety- and/or security-sensitive nature of the classification, pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug, and/or controlled substance testing may be required under City policy and procedures.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED.
Five years of experience in construction trades, construction management, construction inspections, civil engineering inspections, building inspections, and/or paraprofessional engineering, or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience; alternatively, two years of full-time employment with the City of Mesa as a Construction Inspector I.
Valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date.
Pass the required background investigation before commencing employment, including investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation, as described in the posting.
Subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug, and/or controlled substance testing under City policy and procedures.
Use appropriate safety equipment and follow approved safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

Experience inspecting and accepting contract work.
Experience in contract administration.
Experience working with Non-City Utilities.
Experience directly interacting with the public to resolve problems and complaints.
Certification in a nationally recognized construction administration, construction quality assurance, or public works program, such as NICET or APWA.

Responsibilities

Perform quality assurance inspections and administer City contracts for large-scale, high-profile, high-cost, or complex public works and similar development projects.
Help train new inspection staff and serve as a field resource for City staff, contractors, and developers.
Serve as the designated supervisor when the Construction Supervisor is absent and direct the work of a contract inspector when assigned.
For the NCU assignment, inspect structures and construction projects in rights-of-way for compliance with approved plans, specifications, inspection requirements, and regulations.
Inspect concrete, pavement, and directional drilling.
Coordinate daily with outside agencies and City departments.
Meet regularly with private and public utilities to determine routes and locations for new facilities, considering pavement preservation, traffic impacts, and the aesthetics of above-ground equipment.
Coordinate joint trench opportunities.
Inspect overhead communications facilities for compliance with the National Electric Safety Code and City requirements.
Review construction plans and specifications for conformance with Maricopa Association of Governments and City specifications.
Use appropriate safety equipment and follow approved safety procedures.
Ensure quality standards are met and contract projects are completed on time with minimal extra costs.
Report project status, problems encountered, and quality-standard compliance to the Construction Supervisor or Right of Way Manager.