Construction Inspector

City of Galveston•Galveston, TX

20d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Construction Inspector oversees private contractors to ensure compliance with City requirements and provide overall quality assurance. The role reviews contract documents, verifies construction materials and installation at project sites, prepares daily activity reports, reviews contractor pay requests, and participates in project meetings. The inspector communicates with contractors, plant personnel, engineers, and architects, and supports constructive relationships with the public and City staff. Employees may be required to work during emergencies to protect public safety and restore vital services. Work is performed primarily outdoors, with possible exposure to dangerous machinery, extreme weather, physical hazards, hazardous chemicals, and infectious diseases. The position may require climbing ladders or scaffolding, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience in construction inspection operations, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Texas driver's license.
Knowledge of construction project inspection methods and practices, engineering design and construction practices, construction plans and specifications, TCEQ codes, applicable regulations, and project management principles.
Knowledge of City organization, operations, policies, and procedures, as well as computers and spreadsheet software.
Ability to apply City policies and applicable federal and state regulations and explain City policies and procedures.
Ability to interpret specifications, plans, and blueprints and perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to use a tape measure.
Ability to exercise diplomacy, fairness, firmness, and sound judgment; provide efficient customer service; establish cooperative working relationships; and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Oversee contractors and provide quality assurance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
Interact with contractor and plant personnel as necessary.
Communicate with engineers, contractors, and architects as needed.
Review contract documents.
Participate in project meetings, including pre-construction and progress meetings.
Verify the installation of materials at project sites.
Verify the presence of project materials on- and off-site.
Prepare daily reports of activities.
Review contractor pay requests for approval.
Demonstrate courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff, while maintaining confidentiality of work-related issues and City information.
Perform other duties as required or assigned, including emergency work to support public safety and restoration of vital services.