Principal Engineering Construction Inspector - City of Birmingham

JobsQuest•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The City of Birmingham is seeking a Principal Engineering Construction Inspector to oversee the inspection and review of public infrastructure construction and maintenance projects. This role ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Responsibilities include supervising inspections of projects such as drainage systems, sanitary sewers, roads, bridges, subdivisions, and utilities; reviewing inspectors’ reports; approving contractor payments; and verifying that materials and workmanship meet project specifications. The position also involves planning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of staff engaged in applying engineering principles to a wide range of public works projects.

Requirements

Driver's license.
Experience inspecting the work performed in the construction of civil or public works projects (e.g., roads, bridges, sewers, utilities) to ensure adherence to contract specifications.
Experience calculating data (e.g., quantities, areas, volumes, and grades) for construction projects using advanced mathematical calculations, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
Supervisory work experience to include assigning and reviewing work, guiding and directing staff, and training.

Nice To Haves

Work experience using a GIS system that utilizes service requests, work orders and inspections to track and record daily actives, preferably Cityworks.
Experience using project management software (e.g. APPIA, Procore)

Responsibilities

Communicates with a variety of individuals orally and/or electronically by providing appropriate information to project engineers, contractors, attorneys, and the general public in order to inform them on the status of construction projects and utility issues.
Oversees and participates in the inspection of construction and maintenance work on public infrastructure by inspecting drainage structures, sanitary sewers, wastewater treatment plants, roads, bridges, subdivisions, and utilities using accepted civil engineering practices, national, state, and local engineering codes, standards, or regulations to ensure that projects are completed according to job specifications.
Oversees contractors’ work on public infrastructure projects (e.g., subdivisions, sewer lines, bridges, roads) by monitoring the progress of work, approving payment to contractors and ensuring the appropriate quality and quantity of materials (e.g., steel, concrete, asphalt, soil) are used or removed in order to ensure projects are completed according to specifications.
Examines and reviews plans of assigned projects by attending pre-construction meetings, examining utilities at construction sites, and reading maps and drawings in order to prepare for on-site inspections during construction and maintenance projects on public infrastructure (e.g., roads, bridges, sewer lines).
Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
Supervises staff by assigning and distributing work, directing staff in their job duties, monitoring progress of work, providing feedback and/or training.