Lead Inspector, Construction
Job Summary
The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Lead Inspector, Construction to join our Streets department. This is a full-time position with the City with an anticipated hiring salary range of $69,000-$85,000 a year! The Lead Inspector, Construction is responsible for performing inspections of road construction and repair projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, job specifications, and City standards. This role provides technical expertise, directs materials testing, and helps train and guide other inspectors. The Lead Inspector also monitors contractor progress, promotes safety initiatives, and contributes to the development of standard operating procedures. Additional responsibilities include preparing reports on work progress and costs and addressing citizen concerns. This position plays a key role in ensuring quality and compliance in construction projects while supporting the Streets department’s overall mission. The ideal candidate would have inspection experience in both asphalt and concrete.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
- Conducts inspections on construction and repair work to ensure that the work performed is in accordance with approved plans, direction, job specifications and City standards; provides technical support to staff; directs and reviews materials testing.
- Acts as a lead worker; plans, schedules, and assigns projects and tasks; directs construction and repair work; monitors contractor progress.
- Directs safety initiatives; develops standard operating procedures.
- Receives instructions and general direction from Program Manager or Engineer.
- Issues supplies and equipment to crew members; manages parts and material inventory; oversees vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Maintains and prepares reports on work progress, comparative costs, inventory, installation, maintenance and repairs; documents all work performed.
- Investigates, addresses and documents citizen concerns and complaints.
- Keeps abreast of City safety, health, environmental, and policy issues; relays information to City staff and citizens.
- This position may be responsible for the supervision of City employee(s).
Management Responsibilities
No
City Competencies
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of principles and concepts of construction practices and methods.
- Knowledge of compliance requirements related to construction management of City, right-of-way, and private development projects.
- Knowledge of Engineering, drafting, math, surveying, soil mechanics, and construction materials.
- Ability to provide technical assistance and leadership to inspectors and contractors to resolve field construction issues.
- Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, plans, and specifications and effectively communicate technical information.
- Ability to anticipate problems and pursue solutions; use independent judgement to negotiate and problem solve with contractors, developers, property owners, employees and consultants.
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
Required Qualifications
| Minimum | Preferred |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or GED and or functionally related licenses or certificates | High School diploma or GED |
| Associates / Bachelor's degree or other specialized skill training / certification may be required in some positions. | Coursework in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field |
Experience Requirements
- 5 or more years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training
- Must possess a current valid Colorado driver’s license. May require erosion control inspection, post-construction stormwater, and/or International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification.
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Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
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