Senior Public Works Inspector

City of Portland•Or 97210, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services (BES) is seeking a Senior Public Works Inspector. Senior Public Works Inspectors are responsible for enforcing regulations and codes relating to public works construction projects and municipal specifications and contracts, ensuring quality of construction, monitoring safety on project sites and provides final inspection on major construction projects. Specific public works projects may include utility installations, underground sewer or water pipeline construction, pumpstation and wastewater treatment plant construction, water quality facility construction, and complete street building which includes all concrete and paving installations or other transportation infrastructure projects.

Requirements

Knowledge of construction survey practices and how they are used in the field.
Experience reviewing and interpreting construction practices, methods/processes Including creating daily inspection reports and pay notes.
Experience reviewing and interpreting technical construction documents such as: construction plans, standard drawings, specifications, codes, laws, and contracts
Experience interacting effectively, problem-solving and partnering with internal and external stakeholders such as: project teams, contractors, engineering and field personnel, citizens, and community groups
Experience leading inspection personnel and/or as the lead inspector on complex public works projects
Experience using math calculations associated with the computation or estimation of construction progress such as area, volume, and percentages.
A valid State driver’s license and acceptable driving record at the time of hire

Nice To Haves

Experience with eBuilder is desired
Experience with PDF marking and editing software such as Adobe Pro is desired

Responsibilities

Provide lead direction, assist in mentoring, training, problem-solving, work assignments for other inspectors
Coordinate inspection tasks of great complexity, that may be demanding and operationally sensitive including extensive scheduling and coordination among project stakeholders
Foster relationships with community-based organizations, elected officials, civic and community leaders that lead to positive engagement of the community
Conduct final inspections and inspections tasks on major construction projects and prepare daily reports on public works projects to ensure contractor, personnel, and public safety.
Provide reviews of project documentation including inspection documentation, As-builts, design reviews, contractor submittals and Request for Information (RFI’s)
Work independently in noisy construction environments, under potentially hazardous conditions and possess sufficient physical mobility, vision, hearing and speaking abilities related to construction work requirements.