Job Details

Construction Inspectors

The City of Virginia Beach has several Construction Inspectors vacancies within the Public Works Operations Group. Our Construction Inspectors are responsible for coordinating various construction activities. This position may be filled as a Construction Inspector II or Construction Inspector III, depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

The associated pay grades and ranges are as follows:

Construction Inspector II ($49,254.40- $76,336.00)

Construction Inspector III ($54,288 - $84,156.80)

In this role, your duties will include the following:

• Perform inspections and make minor field engineering decisions
• Processes records and financial data associated with the construction, repair, or renovation of highway and drainage facilities, or water and sewer utility systems, to ensure compliance with city and state standards and contractual documents.
• Ensure the use of proper methods and materials
• Knowledge of construction methods for highways, including curbs, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, pavement, drainage systems, including structures, pipelines, and appurtenances.
• Approve requests for payment to confirm actual work performed
• Review and recommend time extension requests
• Determine need, assist in negotiation, and prepare drafts for formal notifications, work orders, and change orders.
• Review construction documents for proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge, and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on current workloads and department needs.

The ideal candidate will have current certifications for Erosion & Sediment Control and VDOT materials Certification Program for asphalt, concrete, pavement marking, and soils & aggregate compaction.

This position is ALPHA 1 and is required to work in excess of their normally scheduled days/hours during all inclement weather (flooding, hurricanes & snow), and/or in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays, and Paid-Time-Off.