Senior Construction Inspector (6319) – Citywide (U00054)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

12d•$138,450 - $168,324•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Construction Inspector oversees construction inspection work performed in conjunction with public works construction projects and assigns and supervises the work of construction inspectors in the inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, applicable codes and safety regulations. Engineering construction inspection includes, but is not limited to, the following activities: earthwork and paving, roadway renovation and improvement, water supply and sewer collection pipeline, portland cement concrete, protective coating, pile driving, drilled piers, tunneling/jacking, trackwork, track improvements, power distribution and transmission systems, electrical overhead contact systems, signal, control and data acquisition systems, radio and telecommunications systems, including fiber optic networks, power substations, vehicle modifications and retrofits, bridges, ADA retrofits and facilities, building renovation and improvements, operating equipment, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, electrical and mechanical work, and landscaping and irrigation work.

Requirements

Two (2) years of verifiable full-time experience equivalent to the level of City and County of San Francisco class 6318 Construction Inspector; OR
Six (6) years of verifiable full-time experience in construction inspection work ensuring that plans and specifications are complied with, and the workmanship and material used meet specifications.
Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience underground street utility construction and installation related to water main distribution pipes and other water system surface and underground utilities
Experience in inspection of water pipelines, distribution, storage and treatment systems
Experience in inspection of sewer pipelines, collection, and treatment systems
Experience in special inspections (concrete, reinforcement, structural steel, welding)
Experience in electrical/controls inspections
Experience in review and observation of testing and commissioning activities at water/wastewater/power facilities
Experience in inspection of commercial building construction
Experience on traditional open trench construction and trenchless
Experience with complex traffic control plans involving mass transit buses, light rail trains, cable cars, and high-traffic areas

Responsibilities

Assigns and supervises the work of construction inspectors in the inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications, applicable codes, and safety regulations.
Anticipates workloads and develops staffing plans; trains and evaluates performance of staff.
Prepares and maintains project documentation and controls including daily reports, force accounts, materials testing, and other construction records for complex and difficult construction projects.
Participates in and/or conducts planning, preconstruction, coordination, progress, scheduling and field staff meetings.
Reviews plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, constructability reviews and contract closeout records.
Resolves disputes and difficult problems, and responds to complaints from the public that require resolution at the senior level.
Ensures that a quality assurance/ quality control program for each project is developed and enforced.
Supervises construction inspectors in the verification and preparation of quantity and progress estimates for progress payments and change order work.
Reports safety and traffic hazards, defective work and debris to the contractor for correction and ensures that the contractor corrects deficiencies.
Initiates, prepares, estimates, reviews and negotiates change orders.
Drives a vehicle to inspection sites.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.