Construction Inspector

About the role

An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family!

Summary

Under general supervision, oversees the work of private contractors to ensure compliance with City requirements and overall quality assurance.

Essential Functions

• Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills.
• Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function.
• Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides quality assurance to oversee contractors to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Interacts with contractor and plant personnel as necessary.
• Communicates with engineers, contractors and architects as needed.
• Performs contract document reviews.
• Participates in various meetings regarding projects and their status, including pre-construction and progress meetings.
• Verifies the installation of materials on project sites.
• Verifies the presence of materials on- and off-site for construction projects.
• Prepares daily reports of activities.
• Reviews pay requests from contractors for approval.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.

Knowledge

• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Construction project inspection methods and practices.
• Engineering design and construction practices and procedures.
• Construction plans and specifications.
• TCEQ codes.
• Local, state and federal regulations affecting civil engineering operations.
• Principles and practices of project management.
• Business and personal computers, and spreadsheet software applications.

Skill in

• Managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
• Providing efficient customer service.
• Understanding and applying City policies and procedures, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Explaining City policies and procedures.
• Interpreting specifications, plans and blueprints.
• Performing various mathematical calculations.
• Using a tape measure.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent; AND three years' experience in construction inspection operations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

License and Certification

• Possession of a valid Texas driver's license.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Work is performed primarily in an outdoor work environment.
• May have some exposure to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, potential physical harm, hazardous chemicals and infectious diseases.
• May be required to climb ladders and scaffolding.
• May be required to work in confined spaces.
• May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds.