Construction Inspector- Municipal

Job Description

Consultant Engineering, Inc. (CEI) is the largest, locally owned consulting engineering and construction management firm in Arizona. We provide quality services to clients throughout the Southwest. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K), Basic Life and AD&D Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Holidays and PTO). We offer continued paid training and opportunity for advancement.

CEI is hiring for : A seasoned Construction Inspector to inspect public and private municipal projects : specific to roadways and underground utilities.

Job Requirements

Construction inspection for underground utilities fiber optic / conduit / directional drilling for long term East valley based construction.

Construction Inspectors will need a minimum of 3 years municipal roadway and utility inspection. ACI, ATTI, ATSSA certs are nice to have but not required if experience shows strong.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with  MAG  and City standards.
• Facilitate pre-construction meetings.
• Proficient and experienced with MAG and City standards for pavement and concrete structure inspections.
• Conducting inspections of pothole, trench, and pavement restoration.
• Inspecting  micro trenching and horizontal directional drilling (bore profiles).
• Scheduling materials testing according to the frequency outlined.
• Preparing and issuing correction notices and stop work orders.
• Conducting final inspections and identifying punch list items.
• Responsively addressing internal and external customer needs.
• Investigating citizen complaints and determining necessary corrective actions.
• Tracking inspection hours using permit numbers and contractor information.
• Monitoring inspections, bore clearances, hard restoration, and material testing based on issued construction plans.
• Proficiently managing the City's Project Phasing and Sequencing policy, ensuring contractors adhere to segmenting Utility permits into 2500-foot segments.
• Maintaining accurate records and reports for future reference, including date, work location, weather conditions, test results, equipment usage, and a detailed daily narration of principal activities.
• Keeping relevant pictures and summarizing each inspection in DIMES under the UTL permit number.
• Providing a weekly executive summary to the Right of Way Manager without prompting, covering tasks such as the percentage of conduit and fiber optic cable installed, percentage of restoration completed, records of resident complaints received and resolved, and records of damaged City infrastructure along with inspection dates.
• Utilizing permit software  to maintain a daily inspection log, document field changes, closeout permits, and upload photos and other relevant documentation.
• Ability to : read and interpret construction plans, specifications and details, utility maps, and related engineering and architectural plans and drawings in order to ensure compliance with project specifications; review and approve owned utility plans for conformance with MAG and City specifications; calculate appropriate fees; inspect project work sites to ensure acceptable quality levels, and compliance with MAG standards, and City procedures and standards in civil engineering and public works construction; inspect sub-bases and Aggregate Base Course (ABC) bases for grade, compaction, moisture, and preparation for paving; inspect asphaltic and portland cement concrete paving (PCCP) for thickness, density, smoothness, and conformance to design; inspect forms for curbs, gutters, and sidewalks; interact with contractors and construction personnel to ensure work activities and products meet required quality levels and standards; analyze construction problems, determine possible solutions, and select the option which best resolves the situation while maintaining quality standards.

Minimum Qualifications :

Requires  graduation from high school or GED

Three or more years of experience in direct civil inspection in roadways and civil / utilities

Additional Desirable Qualifications :  Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field  and / or  NICET certification, ACI concrete certifications, Asphalt Certifications- ATTI, APWA Certified Public Infrastructure certification, or ASU Horizontal Directional Drilling Academy Certification, Experienced in oversight of fiber optic construction.

This job description is not intended to be exhaustive of all duties and responsibilities. Employees are accountable for all duties within the role of this job and may also perform additional responsibilities as needed.

CEI is an equal opportunity employer.

CEI complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform essential job duties, please contact our HR Dept.

Education High School / GED Certification Required