Construction Inspector

City of Cape Girardeau•Cape Girardeau, MO

13d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for inspecting the work of contractors for compliance with approved plans, specifications, and standards. The role involves inspecting the quality of construction of public improvements, reading and interpreting project plans, maintaining records of progress, and handling construction problems in the field. The inspector will also perform material testing, assist with final inspections and project closeouts, and support the Chief Construction Inspector with project review and status communications.

Requirements

Be able to read and interpret written material and directions.
Be able to print or write manually on appropriate equipment.
Perform basic mathematic functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Have two years post secondary education in the field of Engineering Technology or a closely related field or two years experience in a related field.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Successful completion of a drug test, background investigation, and pre-employment physical.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of construction methods and practices.
Knowledge of material testing processes.
Knowledge of basic survey methods and construction layout.
Skill in reading and interpreting plans.
Skill in mathematics.
Skill in record keeping.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Inspects the quality of construction of public improvements for compliance to approved plans, specifications, and standards.
Reads and interprets project plans.
Maintains records of progress and provides summaries as needed for contract administration and historical use.
Screens and handles construction problems in the field at project sites.
Investigates special or problem situations.
Performs material testing.
Assists with final inspections and project closeouts.
Assist the Chief Construction Inspector with project review and communications of project status.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Thirteen paid holidays per year.
96 hours of vacation – accrued throughout the year.
96 hours of sick leave – accrued throughout the year.
2 days of personal leave per fiscal year.
City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance – Employee only.
City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000).
Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
Optional vision insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
Voluntary deferred compensation plan – not matched by the City.
Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City.