Public Works Construction Inspector

City of Sunnyvale•Sunnyvale, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Sunnyvale is actively seeking a highly energetic, skilled, and motivated individual to join a well-established municipality as a Regular, Full-Time Public Works Construction Inspector to perform quality assurance inspections for capital improvement projects. These projects include but are not limited to construction of new streetscape, roadway rehabilitation, water, storm and sewer systems, park improvements, facility renovations, new buildings and traffic systems. The ideal candidate will have a passion for excellence, a commitment to serving the community and have outstanding interpersonal skills. Other skills the City is looking for include; excellent oral and written communication; strong leadership; ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships; and the ability to collaborate with a wide variety of stakeholders. This position will be responsible for physical on-site observation, documentation and inspection for compliance with City standards, approved plans and specifications, construction and safety practices. Under general supervision of the Senior Engineer, performs quality assurance inspections of construction projects to ensure compliance with City standards, approved plans and specification, construction and safety practices; and performs related work as required.

Requirements

Graduation from High School or the tested equivalent
Four years of broad and varied experience in construction and inspection activities.
Knowledge of construction methods, standards and inspection techniques for a wide variety of public works projects.
Knowledge of contract administration practices, such as documentation, construction scheduling, reviewing force account work, processing of contract change orders, requests for information, and progress payments.
Knowledge of construction scheduling methods.
Knowledge of engineering testing practices.
Knowledge of traffic control and safety standards.
Knowledge of office methods, procedures, software and equipment.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex construction plans, specifications, and blueprints.
Ability to maintain accurate and orderly records.
Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local rules, regulations and standards.
Ability to efficiently organize daily inspections.
Ability to create professional business correspondence, memoranda, reports, and other documentation.
Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with contractors while enforcing construction and safety standards.
Ability to operate a computer using word processing and business software and other office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and exercise good judgment in the performance of duties.
Ability to work independently and as a team member; recognize and set priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to observe safety principles and work in a safe manner.
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver's license and a safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

An Associate's degree or higher with major coursework in engineering, mathematics.
Experience with a public agency.
Experience and/or certifications with sampling and testing of concrete, asphalt, soils and construction material.
Experience and/or certifications with signal systems construction.

Responsibilities

Conducts on-site inspections at all phases of construction to comply with approved plans and specifications and City standards and safety standards, and that proper materials are being used and installed correctly.
Maintains records and working files, and prepares oral and written reports of work performed.
Monitors progress of construction work, contracts and schedules.
Take samples of materials for examination or analysis by laboratories.
Perform routine materials and field tests to ensure material/workmanship quality.
Conducts safety inspections and reviews established traffic control procedures for compliance within construction zones.
Prepares cost estimates, when required.
Documents constructed quantities and reviews contractors' requests for progress payments.
Assists the construction engineer in closing out construction projects.
Assists and follows up on warranty request work.
Performs constructability reviews of plans and specifications.
Assists in analyses of selected contractor claims, when required.