Construction Inspector

City of Modesto•Modesto, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the City of Modesto as a Construction Inspector and play a key role in shaping the community’s most impactful Capital Improvement Projects! If you love being out in the field, solving problems, and making sure every project is built to last, this is your chance to put your expertise to work. Bring your two years of construction inspection or management experience and your technical training and help us build a better Modesto—one project at a time! Upcoming Salary Increases and Incentives: 2.5% Education Incentive (bachelor's degree) 5% Education Incentive (master's degree) The Construction Inspector is responsible to inspect workmanship and materials used in a variety of Capital Improvement Projects for conformance with plans, specifications, and local/state/federal standards; and to assist with project administration activities.

Requirements

Principles, methods, materials, equipment and safety hazards of construction inspection.
Defects and faults in construction.
Basic mathematics including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Basic soil mechanics and geology.
Materials sampling and estimating procedures.
Engineering mechanics of structures.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations, including those governing the construction of assigned projects.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications and prepare accurate reports.
Detect and locate faulty materials and workmanship and determine the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied.
Address issues from contractors, engineers, and members of the public in an assertive and tactful manner.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in construction inspection or construction management that includes project administration for public works or similar construction projects.
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college with major course work in civil engineering, construction technology, or a related field.
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Nice To Haves

2.5% Education Incentive (bachelor's degree)
5% Education Incentive (master's degree)

Responsibilities

Inspect workmanship and materials used in a variety of Capital Improvement Projects for conformance with plans, specifications, and local/state/federal standards.
Assist with project administration activities.
Inspect various structures and construction projects for conformance with specifications and regulations.
Check line, grade, size, elevation, and location of structures.
Perform a variety of field tests.
Monitor traffic control problems at construction sites and coordinate corrections if necessary.
Record amounts of materials used and work performed.
Prepare necessary reports for progress payments.
Review plans and specifications of assigned projects.
Attend pre-construction conferences, as necessary.
Inspect materials for identifications as conforming to specifications.
Observe work during progress and upon completion.
Monitor contractor workforce for adequate staffing levels.
Inspect adjacent properties for damage from construction activity.
Confer with the public regarding project schedule, hazards, and inconvenience.
Coordinate work with other City departments.
Prepare and maintain a variety of activity records and reports.
Maintain as-built notes for each set of plans.
Evaluate and negotiate contract change orders related to construction.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.