Senior Construction Inspector (Engineering)
City of Kingsport, TN•Kingsport, TN
32d•Onsite
About The Position
Performs skilled, technical inspection of construction work on public facilities and infrastructures and ensures that all work complies with city, state, and federal construction specifications, standards, and requirements.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent; plus, experience equivalent to two years full time work in construction inspection plus two years experience in engineering survey work.
- Must possess certification in "Fundamentals of Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control" Level 1 through the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation; or the ability to obtain within first year of employment.
- Valid TN/VA Driver's License.
Nice To Haves
- TDOT material (asphalt, concrete) certifications that are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Inspects public works construction projects at the job site
- Traveling to multiple project sites during the workday to ensure that the completed construction complies with the approved contract documents - plans, specifications, standards, permits, etc.
- Inspects materials, installation methods, and quality control
- Works cooperatively with other city departments
- Complete daily inspection reports for each project
- Complete record drawings of completed projects
- Complete warranty/project completion forms
- Communicate with project managers and/or owners of the public utilities
- Attend pre-construction and project status meetings
- Attend related training classes and seminars
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of civil engineering applicable to work
- Knowledge of the methods, principles, practices and terminology related to public works construction projects
- Skill in reading construction plans, specifications, and procedures for testing materials
- Skill in reading and interpreting engineering plans and sketches
- Skill in understanding and following oral and written instructions
- Skill in evaluating situations and make decisions
- Skill in maintaining appropriate records
- Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
