Heavy Civil Project Inspector - Project Delivery
About The Position
The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results. DOTI’s Project Delivery Administration – Environmental (Wastewater) Division oversees an annual capital improvement program across storm, sanitary, and green infrastructure programs and projects. Our team’s core mission is to BUILD PROJECTS that increases safety, sustainability, and health to the people of Denver and the environment. We accomplish this through the planning, design, and construction management of major capital improvements citywide. We work as a team, value trust, equity, innovation, and recognition. The Construction Team within the Project Delivery Environmental team (Wastewater) is comprised of 15 highly specialized staff members with the responsibility of construction management, and inspection of $120M in active complex Heavy Civil Projects for the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure on an annual basis.
Requirements
- Five (5) years of Heavy Civil Construction experience as a construction Superintendent, Project Manager, Inspector, Foreman or Project Engineer.
- Additional experience with underground infrastructure and systems
- Knowledge of open cut pipe, bridge, open water way construction, and roadway Construction
- Extensive work experience with construction contractors and internal/external stakeholders on heavy civil construction projects
- Excellent problem solving and conflict resolution
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field of study.
- Two (2) years of experience inspecting construction projects for adherence to project plans and specifications, or construction project management involving the oversight and inspection of construction materials, methods, and equipment.
- One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
- Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
- Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
- Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment
Nice To Haves
- Additional experience with underground infrastructure and systems
- Knowledge of open cut pipe, bridge, open water way construction, and roadway Construction
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership in the field to ensure collaboration between necessary parties.
- Lead public relations/communications for citizens and businesses
- Coordinate field operations with the contractor superintendent and project manager
- Assist with the review of shop drawings, RFI’s, Invoices, material submittmits, and change orders.
- Manage contractor payments and project budgets by reviewing invoices, tracking payment schedules, verifying field measurements, preparing Field Measurement Reports, and collaborating with contractors to ensure work stays within budget and contract requirements.
- Facilitate Preconstruction, construction, and worksite meetings with contractors, business owners and citizens
- Coordinate with independent testing laboratories to coordinate testing of materials, soils, and concrete
- Review project plans, drawing, and specifications during the design phase of the project, evaluate design for constructability, compliance issues, utility conflicts, value engineering, and safety issues.
- Document construction progress, to include notes on inspections, lab reports, changes orders, daily work logs with specific instructions and directions, payment requests, and maintains files and project documents.
- Ensure quality assurance by verifying compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations, and conducting inspections of civil and structural engineering work
Benefits
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year
- 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
