Construction Inspector

Company: The City of Royal Oak
Location: Royal Oak
Posted on: April 5, 2021

Job Description:

Job Description A Construction Inspector performs a variety tasks under limited supervision by the Engineering Department. A Construction Inspector will work in the field with the contractor performing measurements, calculations, recording pertinent data, and prepare daily field reports.Essential Job FunctionsA Construction Inspector may be assigned to work in any one of the following applications: sidewalk removal and replacement, sewer and/or watermain replacement, and paving construction projects. --- Read blueprints and specifications measure and compute field quantities prepare daily reports--- Keep detailed records of construction activities to ensure compliance of materials & work with approved plans--- Application of mathematical formulas to measurements and quantities--- Keep project manager apprised of project progress--- Represent the City in a positive manner with contractors and property owners KSA Qualifications for Employment - --- Experience and ability to measure, record and compute quantities--- Ability to communicate both verbally and in neat, legible writing--- Ability to establish & maintain good working relations with project managers, contractors & the general public--- Ability to walk, stand, bend, and climb for extended periods of time in a variety of weather conditionsEducation & Training -A Construction Inspector , upon application , shall have the following training and experience: --- Graduation from an accredited high school or trade school or completion of equivalent experience and training--- Interest in Road, Sewer and Water Main construction, surveying or engineering--- A valid State of Michigan Operator's License with a good driving record Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works both in an office and in the field in all types of weather conditions. The employee is regularly required to communicate in person and by telephone, read regular and small print, view and produce written and electronic documents and enter data on a computer keyboard. The employee must be mobile in both an office and field setting, stand, sit, stoop, walk and kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move items of moderate weight. Additional InformationWork Schedule: --- Generally May through August, start and end dates are flexible.--- Monday through Friday, some Saturdays Successful candidates will be required to pass a physical including drug testing . Job AdvertisementThe City of Royal Oak is located in southeast Oakland County, Michigan. The citys 11.83 square miles has a population of approximately 57,236 according to the 2010 US census. Flanked by I-75 on the east border, I-696 on the south and Woodward Avenue (M-1) on the west side, the city has excellent highway access for residents and visitors alike. Approximately 15 to 20 miles northwest of downtown Detroit, businesses and residents have easy access to the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit-Windsor tunnel, the busiest international crossings between the United States and Canada.

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