Construction Inspector II

City of Mesa (AZ) • Mesa, AZ

70d

About The Position

The Construction Inspector II is primarily responsible for performing quality assurance inspections and administering City contracts for a large-scale, high profile, high cost, or complex public works projects or similar development projects. The Construction Inspector II assists in the training of new inspection staff, serves as a field resource for both City staff and contractors or developers, and is the designated supervisor in the absence of the Construction Supervisor. The position performs related work as required. In addition to the duties listed above, an employee assigned to the private utility assignment will be responsible for inspecting various structures and construction projects in the rights-of-way for conformance with approved plans, specifications, inspections, and regulations; inspect concrete, pavement, and directional drilling; daily coordination activities with outside agencies and various City departments; meeting with private and public utilities on a regular basis to determine routes and location of new facilities based on factors such as preservation of City pavements, traffic impacts, and aesthetics of above ground equipment; coordinating joint trench opportunities; and conducting site inspections of overhead communications facilities to ensure outside plant facilities meet National Electric Safety Code (NESC) and other City requirements. Also, the employee assigned to private utility assignment will review construction plans and specifications for conformance with Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and City specifications. The Construction Inspector II is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in performing quality assurance inspections and administering City contracts to ensure that all quality standards are met and that contract projects are completed in a timely manner with minimal extra costs. This class is supervised by a Construction Supervisor or Right of Way Manager through meetings and reports concerning the status of assigned project(s), problems encountered, and overall quality standard compliance. This class is FLSA nonexempt.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Five years of experience in construction trades, management, inspections, or civil engineering.
• Two years of full-time employment with the City of Mesa as a Construction Inspector I.
• Valid Class D Arizona Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in inspection and final acceptance of contract work.
• Experience in contract administration.
• Experience working with Non-City Utilities.
• Certification in construction administration or quality assurance programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance inspections for public works projects.
• Administer City contracts for large-scale or complex projects.
• Assist in training new inspection staff.
• Serve as a field resource for City staff and contractors.
• Inspect various structures and construction projects for compliance.
• Coordinate daily activities with outside agencies and City departments.
• Meet with utilities to determine routes and locations of new facilities.
• Review construction plans for conformance with specifications.
• Use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees