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About the Role

The Senior Construction Inspector oversees construction inspection work for public works projects, ensuring compliance with contract plans, specifications, codes, and safety regulations. This role involves assigning and supervising construction inspectors, managing project documentation, and resolving complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Assigns and supervises the work of construction inspectors to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications, applicable codes, and safety regulations.
• Anticipates workloads and develops staffing plans; trains and evaluates performance of staff.
• Prepares and maintains project documentation and controls including daily reports, force accounts, materials testing, and other construction records for complex and difficult construction projects.
• Participates in and/or conducts planning, preconstruction, coordination, progress, scheduling and field staff meetings.
• Reviews plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, constructability reviews and contract closeout records.
• Resolves disputes and difficult problems, and responds to complaints from the public that require resolution at the senior level.
• Ensures that a quality assurance/ quality control program for each project is developed and enforced.
• Supervises construction inspectors in the verification and preparation of quantity and progress estimates for progress payments and change order work.
• Reports safety and traffic hazards, defective work and debris to the contractor for correction and ensures that the contractor corrects deficiencies.
• Initiates, prepares, estimates, reviews and negotiates change orders.
• Drives a vehicle to inspection sites.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Two (2) years of verifiable full-time experience equivalent to the level of City and County of San Francisco class 6318 Construction Inspector; OR Six (6) years of verifiable full-time experience in construction inspection work ensuring that plans and specifications are complied with, and the workmanship and material used meet specifications.
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date.
• Some positions may require additional qualifications such as special conditions that may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this classification.
• Specified positions may require possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
• May be required to work under extreme weather conditions such as heat or cold, climb ladders, walk on uneven surfaces and/or stand for a long duration.
• Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Airport Commission are required to undergo a criminal history record check, including FBI fingerprints, and Security Threat Assessment.
• Positions at the San Francisco Airport Commission require that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the San Francisco International Airport U.S. Customs Security Area.
• Positions at the Port of San Francisco require that the incumbent be qualified for unescorted access to the Port’s Maritime Transportation System (MTS).
• Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully pass a medical examination to determine their ability to perform the essential functions of the job and/or the ability to meet the physical minimum requirements.

Skills

• Knowledge of construction inspection methods and current construction practices.
• Knowledge of construction materials necessary to determine the quality and correct use in projects.
• Knowledge of safe working habits and regulations in relation to different phases of construction.
• Ability to understand and interpret contract plans and specifications to administer the contract and expedite project goals.
• Ability to perform difficult mathematical computations and apply results to inspection work.
• Ability to prepare various types of reports and other written communications necessary for record keeping and letters to contractors.
• Ability to direct, monitor and evaluate the work of subordinates.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and harmoniously with superiors, coworkers, engineers, contractors, and the public.
• Ability to train and develop subordinates in professional and technical areas and procedural changes as necessary.
• Ability to encourage and foster team building.
• Ability to resolve problems and conflicts.
• Ability to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.

Location

• San Francisco

Work Type

• Permanent Civil Service
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior

Salary/Compensations

• $138,450 - $168,324

Benefits

• Employee Benefits Overview

About the Company

• San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change.
• This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area.
• Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Equal Opportunity

• The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
• Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.