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Interwest Consulting Group · 2 days ago

Public Works Inspector

Interwest Consulting Group is a leader in providing municipal services to cities and counties throughout the Western United States. They are seeking an experienced and motivated Public Works Inspector to join their Public Works Group, responsible for inspecting public works construction for compliance with specifications and city standards.

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Responsibilities

Participates in the inspection of public works construction to assure compliance with specifications, city standards, regulations, and safety conditions
Review project plans and specifications for completeness, accuracy and compliance with city standards and specifications; recommend changes and improvements as appropriate
Understand and interpret engineering plans and specifications associated with civil engineering projects
Maintain detailed records and information to include daily inspector’s reports and digital photographic records of work
Make field measurements and calculations as necessary. Report works of improvement not in accordance with specifications and recommend work stoppage for non-compliance
Prepare inspection checklists, interim and final punch lists, conduct final walk-through and verify project completion
Prepare field sketches and maintain a current set of as-built drawings reflecting all changes to the plans, maintain documentation for each change to plans
Coordinate materials testing, and review reports for conformance with specifications. Simultaneously handle multiple projects with varying degrees of complexity under pressure of deadlines. Issue notices of non-compliance, stop notices, and field orders, as required
Other duties as assigned
Travel to Construction Sites as assigned
Work independently and remotely

Qualification

Public Works InspectionEngineering Plans InterpretationConstruction ComplianceSWPPP/BMP ComplianceAASHTO Materials TestingRecord-keeping TechniquesAnalytical SkillsBasic Math SkillsLaptop/Tablet ProficiencyCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeamwork

Required

Minimum 10 years of Public Works Inspection Experience
Comprehensive understanding of City Standards and Specifications and other applicable regulations and standards related to construction inspection
Familiar with methods, procedures, and materials used in construction (Greenbook/Caltrans Standards)
Familiar with proper public works inspection methods, practices, and reporting
Familiar with SWPPP/BMP compliance procedures and reporting protocols
Understanding of basic math as applied to construction inspection
Familiar with AASHTO Materials testing procedures
Ability and familiar with Record-keeping techniques
Ability to plan and organize work
Ability to Inspect construction projects for quality control/quality assurance and compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and regulations with minimal oversight
Ability to read, interpret, and apply Specifications, Standards, codes, and regulations with minimal oversight
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specifications with minimal oversight
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Ability to perform required engineering computations
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Ability to use laptop, field I-pad/Tablet and various software (i.e. MS Word, Bluebeam, MS Excel)
Frequent walking, standing, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, or kneeling to conduct inspections
Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, or unfinished stairways to access roofs, attics, crawl spaces, and other elevated or confined areas
Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving objects up to 25–50 pounds (e.g., inspection tools, plans, or small equipment)
Visual acuity sufficient to read construction plans, technical documents, and observe construction details
Ability to detect safety hazards and defects through visual and auditory inspection
Hearing sufficient to communicate with contractors, workers, and the public in noisy environments
Use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate inspection equipment, and use computers/tablets for reporting
Work performed in both office and field settings
Exposure to outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow) and construction site environments (noise, dust, uneven terrain)
Frequent driving between inspection sites and company locations within a region

Preferred

QSP/QSD, CESSWI desired

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Matching 401K Plans
Wellness programs
Paid training
Step increases for additional certifications and licenses
New certification bonuses

Company

Interwest Consulting Group

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Interwest specializes in providing professional and consulting services to public agencies across California, Nevada, Colorado, and beyond.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Michael Kashiwagi
Chief Operations Officer
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