Job Details

Supervisor - Construction Inspection

Job Summary

The Supervisor - Construction Inspection supervises, plans, directs, and ensures the efficient and compliant execution of construction inspection.

Essential Functions

• Supervises, directs, and coordinates the activities of construction inspectors on water and wastewater utility construction projects; delegates, assigns, and oversees assigned tasks to subordinates.
• Approves schedules, priorities, and standards for achieving goals; recommends or adjusts work priorities and activities, projects schedules, resources, and work plans as required.
• Assists management with the implementation of inspection procedures, policies, and standards and scheduling of inspector training; provides sound recommendations and handles various requests from residents and property owners in the field.
• Performs challenging inspections and provides expertise for non-routine projects and technical issues; reviews licenses and permits to ensure all required documentation is current; assists, supports, and provides leadership for various inspection scenarios.
• Supervises the field activities conducted by the construction inspectors and contractors on public/civil works projects outside of normal business hours for emergency work, critical construction activities, required night-time work for operational purposes, and other required and approved after hour work.
• Available 24/7 during construction activities to direct, assist and perform inspection duties when needed, and to supervise and coordinate inspectors and contractors when necessary.Evaluates and ensures inspection goals are met in a timely manner and works to increase productivity; oversees the identification of discrepancies and non-compliant issues while also ensuring the appropriate enforcement of rules and regulations.
• Assists and supports the hiring process for employees and maintenance workers; attends and participates in job fairs and being on interview panels for new workers; evaluates staff and enforces disciplinary measures for field employees.
• Provides quality customer service by communicating effectively with customers and responding to issues or concerns timely and professionally.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of city, state, or federal codes, ordinances, rules, regulations and standards in construction and related projects.
• Knowledge of safety rules and precautions for construction and related inspection.
• Knowledge of construction and building trades and inspection procedures and determining non-compliant issues.
• Ability to supervise, coordinate, and facilitate inspection and related work for the department.
• Ability to read and interpret various schematic diagrams, construction plans, and specifications.
• Ability to inspect activities using various types of hand tools, power tools, precision testing, heavy construction equipment and/or troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to resolve challenging issues and provide technical expertise when requested.
• Ability to communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to produce written documents/reports with clearly organized thoughts.
• Ability to keep accurate records; comprehend and make inferences from written material.
• Knowledge of customer service practices and principles.
• Ability to assist and provide guidance for other personnel performing inspections and related work.

Education

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience

• Six (6) years of experience inspecting the design/construction of water or wastewater facilities projects.

AND

• Two (2) years of experience with supervisory/management responsibilities. (This experience may be included in the required experience listed above)

License

• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

PREFERENCES

Dallas Water Utilities Pipeline Construction

• Experience in construction inspection of water/wastewater pipelines and related facilities or public infrastructure projects.

Dallas Water Utilities Wastewater Facility Construction

• Experience in wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, tanks, metering vaults and/or other related facilities capital improvement projects.
• Familiar with construction of 4160v (or higher) electrical cables and equipment.
• A current American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade I certificate.

Dallas Water Utilities Water Facility Construction

• Experience in water facility treatment plants, pump stations, tanks, metering vaults and/or other related facilities capital improvement projects.
• Familiar with construction of 4160v (or higher) electrical cables and equipment.
• A current American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician-Grade I certificate.

Salary Range

$60,564.09 - $73,523.75
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.