Construction Inspector II/III

City of Virginia Beach•Evans, CO

77d•$49,504 - $85,051

About The Position

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works—Engineering and Construction Management Services Division is hiring a Construction Inspector to coordinate civil construction activities, perform inspections, make minor field engineering decisions, and process project records and financial data. The work supports construction of highway, drainage, and other civil horizontal infrastructure, ensuring compliance with city and state standards, contract documents, and requirements for proper methods and materials. The role includes inspecting roadway pavements, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, drainage systems, pipelines, structures, stormwater management facilities, and erosion and sediment controls. The inspector also reviews payment requests, time-extension requests, work orders, and change orders, and maintains detailed project records. Depending on assignment and department needs, the inspector may train or advise other inspectors, serve as a team leader, or act in a supervisor’s absence. The position is offered at Construction Inspector II or III level. The listed annual compensation ranges are $49,504.00–$77,147.20 for level II and $54,579.20–$85,051.20 for level III; starting salary depends on qualifications. The position is non-exempt, scheduled for 40 hours per week, and employees may be expected to work beyond scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs or city-wide emergencies.

Requirements

Construction Inspector II: High school diploma or GED and five years of progressive experience in relevant fields, or an equivalent combination of progressive experience and technical training providing the necessary knowledge and experience.
Construction Inspector III: High school diploma or GED and eight years of progressive experience in relevant fields, or an equivalent combination of progressive experience and technical training providing the necessary knowledge and experience.
A current and valid driver’s license is required.
Experience in positions such as highway, storm drainage, or utility construction superintendent, or civil construction inspector in highway, storm drainage, or environmental inspection.
Experience completing construction documents, including Daily Work Reports and calculation reports for measurement and payment of completed work.
May be required to work hours beyond the normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs or city-wide emergencies.

Responsibilities

Coordinate civil construction activities and perform inspection duties for highway, drainage, and other civil horizontal infrastructure projects.
Make minor field engineering decisions and process construction records and financial data.
Ensure construction complies with city and state standards, contract documents, and requirements for proper methods and materials.
Inspect and test construction of roadway pavements, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, drainage systems, pipelines, structures, stormwater management facilities, and erosion and sediment controls.
Approve payment requests after confirming the work was performed.
Review and recommend time-extension requests.
Determine the need for work orders and change orders, assist with negotiations, and prepare drafts.
Maintain detailed records of work performed, daily measurements of completed work, and project personnel and equipment on site.
May train other inspectors, advise inspectors in a team-leader capacity, and serve in an acting capacity when a supervisor is absent.
Perform other related duties as assigned based on workload and department needs.

Benefits

Step Pay Plan
Competitive compensation package
Annual and sick leave
Hiring bonus for select positions
Tuition reimbursement
Flexible scheduling options
14 paid holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
Legal and identity theft protection
Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan and basic life insurance
Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV 457)