Engineering Inspector I, II, III #2025-038

About the position

Technical work involving inspections on construction within City right-of-way and on Capital Improvement Program projects. Attends Development Review Committee (DRC) meetings and review and comment on plans; Utilizes electronic ePlan software for reviewing and commenting on plan submittals; Processes Engineering construction permits and enter field inspection results; Coordinates with and conducts inspections of Franchise Utilities (gas, electric, cable and telephone); Inspects construction projects within the public street rights-of-ways and public waterways consisting of the following: potable water mains and service lines, sanitary sewer mains and service lines, reuse water mains and service lines, storm drainage systems, bridges, roadway construction, parking lot construction, curbing, sidewalk, docks, piling, boat lifts and seawalls to determine compliance with the approved plans and construction permits; Coordinate closely with project managers on inspections for various Capital Improvement Program projects to include but not limited to structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing. Assist contractors in interpreting City Code and Engineering specification requirements; Review project cost estimates and calculate permit fees; Determine quantities of materials used and verifies amount of work completed; Review Contractor requests for information (RFI's) and change order requests; Perform substantial completion inspections and develops punch-list items; Verify final completion requirements are met and review as-built drawings; Performs other duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections on construction within City right-of-way and on Capital Improvement Program projects.
• Attend Development Review Committee (DRC) meetings and review and comment on plans.
• Utilize electronic ePlan software for reviewing and commenting on plan submittals.
• Process Engineering construction permits and enter field inspection results.
• Coordinate with and conduct inspections of Franchise Utilities (gas, electric, cable and telephone).
• Inspect construction projects within the public street rights-of-ways and public waterways.
• Coordinate closely with project managers on inspections for various Capital Improvement Program projects.
• Assist contractors in interpreting City Code and Engineering specification requirements.
• Review project cost estimates and calculate permit fees.
• Determine quantities of materials used and verify amount of work completed.
• Review Contractor requests for information (RFI's) and change order requests.
• Perform substantial completion inspections and develop punch-list items.
• Verify final completion requirements are met and review as-built drawings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Inspector I: High school diploma or equivalent (Associates Degree preferred), Certified General Contractor's License preferred; 2 - 5 years experience with general construction inspections.
• Inspector II: Associates Degree required with course work in civil engineering, construction management, or related field (BA Degree preferred), Certified General Contractor's License required; 5-10 years experience with general construction inspections.
• Inspector III: Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field; Certified General Contractor's License required; Ten (10) plus years experience with general construction inspections.
• Valid FL driver's license.
• Knowledge of modern methods and techniques of construction of buildings, drains, sewers, streets, and other public works construction.
• Knowledge of codes, regulations and specifications relating to public works construction.
• Skill in maintaining meticulous records on various phases of construction.
• Skill in preparing and presenting reports and presentations.
• Skill in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability to make decisions requiring the use of technical judgment.
• Ability to enforce regulations and laws firmly, tactfully, and impartially.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering, public works, and architectural plans and specifications.
• Ability to perform manual tasks involving physical strength and continuous outdoor activity.

Benefits

• Annual salary range for Inspector I: $66,226.58 - $93,186.29
• Annual salary range for Inspector II: $73,012.37 - $102,737.23
• Annual salary range for Inspector III: $80,497.46 - $113,267.44
• Full-time employment status.