Construction Inspector

City of Lake Oswego•Oregon, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our engineering team and become part of a dedicated group of professionals committed to technical expertise and responsiveness in service to the Lake Oswego community. The Construction Inspector will perform skilled inspection and enforce public works construction standards. The Inspector will work closely with the City’s Construction Manager, Engineering Project Managers, and Engineering Development Coordinator on specific projects.

Requirements

Designs and in-depth knowledge of the modern means, methods, and materials of constructing public works.
Self-directed, goal-oriented team player that enjoys personal challenges and solving problems.
Excellent customer service to all stakeholders (community residents, contractors, developers, engineering consultants, business owners).
Construction Inspection, Administration, and Management skills with familiarity of engineering principles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Familiarity with construction or project management software.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to promote positive public relations with a wide variety of individuals.
Strong sense of personal and professional ethics.
Excellent work habits.
Computer spreadsheet and word processing experience.
Good writing and public relations skills.
A valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

Priority consideration will be given to applicants with eight years of directly related work experience in public utilities or street construction, or have the equivalent education and experience in engineering, construction management and/or surveying and construction inspection to demonstrate the required knowledge and abilities.

Responsibilities

Inspect public improvement construction projects for both City funded capital improvements and private development, ensuring compliance with project specific plans and specifications as well as City and industry standards.
Conduct inspections for projects involving street improvements (new construction, reconstructive overlays, preventative maintenance like slurry seal) and underground utilities (domestic water, storm drainage, sanitary sewer).
Inspect construction elements including asphalt concrete pavement, pathways, aggregate road base, curbs, catch basins, sidewalks, ADA curb ramps, manholes, utility vaults, pipe, valves, cast-in-place concrete structures, surface water quality and quantity facilities, street lighting, street signs, and road striping.
Maintain project records, write daily reports, take photographs, and track pay item quantities.
Monitor material testing for asphalt paving, soil, rock, and concrete.
Observe and document the successful completion of pipeline testing (cleaning, disinfection, deflection, hydrostatic or air pressure).
Collect water samples and oversee third-party disinfection testing for water system acceptance.
Coordinate punchlist completion and final job walkthroughs with maintenance staff.
Perform warranty inspections and coordinate corresponding repairs during the warranty period.
Maintain a record of “As Built” conditions by tracking changes and contractor records, and provide a summary to the Project Manager at project completion, assisting with transfer to City archives.
Serve as the City’s primary point of contact during construction with contractors, the general public, developers, engineers, regulatory agencies, and utility companies.
Respond to citizen complaints or concerns and participate in mediations to resolve conflicts.
Monitor construction progress against approved schedules and keep others informed of progress, changes, and potential problems.
Coordinate project survey work with City surveyor, contract surveyors, or contractor-provided surveyors, and evaluate survey data, spot-checking work.
Check work zones for traffic safety and compliance with traffic control plans.
Maintain knowledge of City, County, and State regulations, technical specifications, and standards.
Assist Project Managers in evaluating change orders and claims.
Evaluate cost estimates and monitor force account work.
Assist Project Managers with monthly contractor payments by verifying pay quantities.
Assist Engineering staff with project planning or design, primarily through constructability review of plans and specifications.
Provide other “in the office” support as needed.
Monitor site work for compliance with tree protection, erosion control, clearing limits, wetland buffer zones, slope setbacks, grading, and protection of natural resources and drainage ways, notifying appropriate City personnel of noncompliance.