Construction Inspector Supervisor

Construction Inspector Supervisor

The selected candidate will plan and oversee the inspection of construction projects for compliance with plans, specifications, and standards. The class is responsible for planning and scheduling inspections, supervising subordinate activities, coordinating with contractors, reviewing project documentation, and resolving problems. The class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines; independently plans and implements projects; reports progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.

If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and are eager to impact Chesapeake and its residents positively, consider joining our engineering team!

Essential Functions for Construction Inspector Supervisor :

• Coordinates or determines time, place or sequence of operations or activities based on analysis of data or information and may implement and report on operations and activities.
• Supervises and participates in subordinate activities such as conducting field inspections and field tests of materials on construction site.
• Evaluates pavement conditions on City streets using a variety of measuring devices.
• Coordinates with construction contractors, developers, and engineers to accomplish goals, communicate information, and make recommendations for any changes and/or improvements.
• Reviews project documentation such as plans, contracts, specifications, and field reports to determine progress and ensure accuracy of construction and inspection operations.
• Investigates and resolves minor engineering problems with construction projects including acting as intermediary for engineers and responding to citizen inquiries.
• Negotiates, prepares, reviews, and/or approves information such as budgets, cost estimates, expenditures, contractor invoices, and project change orders.
• Develops and oversees related projects and programs such as the road evaluation system, soil drainage management, and damage prevention and assessment.
• Attends or conducts staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.
• Performs as a lead inspector on large/complex jobs with the ability to temporarily act as the Construction Inspector Supervisor in their absence.
• Performs related tasks as necessary such as coordinating training and transportation for subordinate staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate's degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of four years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :
Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City Driving Standards.
Requires Erosion and Sediment Inspector Certification, and may require additional VDOT Certifications in asphalt, concrete, soil and compactions, or other related areas.
Depending on position, other State and/or City certification(s) may be required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications
DEQ Dual Inspector certification. VDOT Soils/Aggregate, Asphalt Field, Pavement Markings, Workzone certifications. ACI field Level One Certification.