Utilities Construction Inspector

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Utilities Construction Inspector inspects and monitors contractors performing water and sewer construction projects, including new water and sanitary sewer mains and the replacement, repair, and rehabilitation of existing mains. The role ensures work complies with plans, specifications, contracts, Charlotte Water standards, and applicable state and local requirements. It involves interpreting construction plans, identifying defective work and directing corrections, overseeing required testing, and completing project documentation. The position is primarily field-based, with occasional office work. The inspector serves as a point of contact for contractors, customers, and the general public; helps resolve project-related questions and conflicts; and supports project closeout through final and warranty inspections, punch lists, and record drawings. The inspector also uses surveying equipment and field measurements to check grades, elevations, quantities, and materials, including verification of contractor pay requests.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Three years of relevant construction experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Must obtain and maintain a City Driver’s Permit.
Knowledge of technical writing.
Knowledge of water distribution and sewer collection systems.
Skill with Microsoft Office products, such as Excel and Word.
Ability to use project scheduling software.
Ability to read and interpret engineering plans.
Basic to intermediate math skills.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Engineering or a related field preferred.
Desired certifications in traffic safety, contractor safety, confined space, erosion control, and trenching and excavation.

Responsibilities

Inspect construction in the field, with occasional office work as needed.
Monitor construction for compliance with plans, specifications, contracts, and Charlotte Water standards.
Prepare accurate as-built drawings and sketches.
Serve as a contractor point of contact; interpret construction plans, specifications, standard details, and the current CLTWater Design Manual; and document contractor activities.
Identify and reject defective work or substandard materials, notify contractors of deficiencies, and direct corrective action.
Direct and witness required construction testing.
Complete required paperwork, including pre-construction photos, flyers and door hangers, daily reports, erosion-control forms and reports, and testing forms and reports.
Serve as a field liaison with customers and the public, respond to inquiries and complaints, and work to resolve conflicts.
Conduct final inspections, prepare punch lists, ensure deficiencies are corrected, assist with record drawings, and conduct warranty inspections.
Operate a surveying level; check elevations and grades; and measure field quantities and materials to verify contractors’ monthly pay requests.
Ensure state and local ordinance requirements for installation and materials are met.
Provide support for related budgets as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.