Construction and maintenance inspector job description
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Construction and maintenance inspector requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in construction and maintenance inspector job postings.
Sample construction and maintenance inspector requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of experience in construction or related field.
- Proficiency in reading blueprints and schematics.
- Knowledge of local and state building codes.
- Ability to use measuring and testing instruments.
Sample required construction and maintenance inspector soft skills
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
Construction and maintenance inspector job description example 1
City of Savannah construction and maintenance inspector job description
Purpose
This position inspects existing construction for rehabilitation requirements including housing code violations.
Essential Job Functions
* Interfaces with project management on capital improvement projects; works with annual and bid contractors on scheduling, inspections, change order negotiations, quantities verification, and contractor payment processing.
* Maintains journal of daily project activities, prepares updated status reports; maintains documentation and identifies potential legal concerns.
* Enforces construction plans and specification requirements; records prior conditions, work in progress, and completed projects with still camera.
* Reviews construction plans and specifications for private development, requests necessary revisions to ensure code compliance; maintains copy of plans on file and enters data into computer plan review database to log approvals, revisions, and inspection reports.
* Attends site review team meetings, attends pre-construction meetings; conducts interim inspections of jobsites; conducts final inspections and utility warrant inspections.
* Receives, investigates, and resolves residents' complaints and requests for information; approves right-of-way permits.
* Generates maps and reports; edits and updates specifications; updates and creates construction details.
* Uses surveying equipment to check, grade, slope elevation and stationing.
* Enforce compliance of codes and ordinances through in-person inspection visits and issue stop work orders (if necessary)
* Interpret and enforce installation per approved plans
* Inspect and document ADA infrastructure construction in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements and guidelines, including site prep and concrete form checks, post-construction slope measurements.
* Enforce erosion/sediment control that impacts the City right-of-way through best management practices.
* Maintain customer service through such actions as checking complaints/service request, responding promptly to emails/letters, interacting with other departments and employees, undertaking special site visits on request.
* Participates in after-hours emergency response operations.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by additional college or vocational training in civil engineering, surveying or construction standards with two (2) years of experience in building construction, construction technology, engineering, or related field.
Requires additional specialized training and certification for assigned department within (1) year of employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; andverification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Additional Information
* Knowledge of department capital improvement project procedures.
* Knowledge of construction detail specifications, contracts, and inspections.
* Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
* Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
* Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
* Skill in production of maps and other geographic data reports.
* Skill in the use of surveying equipment.
* Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
* Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
* Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
* Skill in oral and written communication.
This position inspects existing construction for rehabilitation requirements including housing code violations.
Essential Job Functions
* Interfaces with project management on capital improvement projects; works with annual and bid contractors on scheduling, inspections, change order negotiations, quantities verification, and contractor payment processing.
* Maintains journal of daily project activities, prepares updated status reports; maintains documentation and identifies potential legal concerns.
* Enforces construction plans and specification requirements; records prior conditions, work in progress, and completed projects with still camera.
* Reviews construction plans and specifications for private development, requests necessary revisions to ensure code compliance; maintains copy of plans on file and enters data into computer plan review database to log approvals, revisions, and inspection reports.
* Attends site review team meetings, attends pre-construction meetings; conducts interim inspections of jobsites; conducts final inspections and utility warrant inspections.
* Receives, investigates, and resolves residents' complaints and requests for information; approves right-of-way permits.
* Generates maps and reports; edits and updates specifications; updates and creates construction details.
* Uses surveying equipment to check, grade, slope elevation and stationing.
* Enforce compliance of codes and ordinances through in-person inspection visits and issue stop work orders (if necessary)
* Interpret and enforce installation per approved plans
* Inspect and document ADA infrastructure construction in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements and guidelines, including site prep and concrete form checks, post-construction slope measurements.
* Enforce erosion/sediment control that impacts the City right-of-way through best management practices.
* Maintain customer service through such actions as checking complaints/service request, responding promptly to emails/letters, interacting with other departments and employees, undertaking special site visits on request.
* Participates in after-hours emergency response operations.
* Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by additional college or vocational training in civil engineering, surveying or construction standards with two (2) years of experience in building construction, construction technology, engineering, or related field.
Requires additional specialized training and certification for assigned department within (1) year of employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen; andverification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Additional Information
* Knowledge of department capital improvement project procedures.
* Knowledge of construction detail specifications, contracts, and inspections.
* Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
* Knowledge of computers and other modern office equipment.
* Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
* Skill in production of maps and other geographic data reports.
* Skill in the use of surveying equipment.
* Skill in the training and supervision of personnel.
* Skill in the operation of computers and other modern office equipment.
* Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
* Skill in oral and written communication.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024