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Home My WebLink AboutSenior Construction InspectorUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Senior Construction Inspector Department: Public Works Division: Engineering Supervisor: City Engineer FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 14 Job Number: 1404 Job Summary Under general direction, directs and coordinates the work of the construction inspectors to ensure adequate inspection, documentation and record drawings of capital projects and development-related construction activities. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Establishes and directs the standards of practice for inspection. • Trains and reviews the work of the Construction Inspectors to ensure the standards of practice for inspection are maintained. • Directs and coordinates the work of the Construction Inspectors to ensure adequate inspection, documentation and record drawings of capital projects and development- related construction activities. • Assigns, directs, and monitors the work of the Construction Inspectors on a daily basis to ensure coverage of projects and proper distribution of work. • Works with Construction Inspectors to resolve diﬃcult situations. • Conducts on-site inspections of construction projects including paving, bridges, culverts, storm sewers, water mains, sanitary sewers, trails, retaining walls and sidewalks; ensures project compliance with City codes and ordinances. • Identiﬁes noncompliance issues associated with speciﬁcations and the inspected construction areas and informs appropriate parties of lack of compliance with City standards. • Identiﬁes construction plan requirements needing adjustments to meet ﬁeld conditions; coordinates these adjustments with contractor and project engineer. • Compiles extensive ﬁeld notes detailing inspection projects and reports progress including daily quantity of work completed; prepares necessary documents and paperwork for federal project compliance; tracks billings for inspection hours, maintains ﬁles and reports. • Performs drafting work as needed, including drawings of completed projects. • Prepares pay estimates, measures completed quantities of work for payment, and approves or disapproves alternate construction methods. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Makes on site decisions involving subgrade repair, PCC removal, pipe grade and alignment, etc. • Meets with contractors and engineers regarding Engineering projects. • Responds to complaints from the public. • Designs and prepares plans, speciﬁcations and cost estimates for basic Public Works projects. • Assists survey crew on projects, as assigned. • Performs ﬁeld material testing and oversees testing of sanitary sewer and water main. • Understands and oversees each plan’s project speciﬁcations. • Prepares punch list items on subdivisions and capital improvement projects for contractors to complete per the speciﬁcations. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in construction inspection. • State of Iowa Department of Transportation certiﬁcations in Level 1 and 2 Aggregate and Level 1 and 2 PCC Inspection. Traﬃc Control Certiﬁcation. Valid State of Iowa driver's license with satisfactory driving record. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or four years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to detect defective materials and workmanship. • Ability to eﬀectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, City staﬀ, and the general public. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to perform and complete basic contract administration pertaining to Iowa Department of Transportation-funded projects. • Ability to perform mathematical functions in order to review contractor compliance with standards. • Ability to read and interpret plans and speciﬁcations, blueprints, easement documents, design manuals, pay estimates, and textbooks. • Ability to record concise ﬁeld notes report progress. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Knowledge of all aspects of engineering related project design and engineering. • Knowledge of construction methods, materials, plans and speciﬁcations. • Knowledge of excavation and conﬁned space safety. • Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations regarding storm water pollution prevention plans pertaining to all Public Works related projects. • Knowledge of surveying methods. • Skill in the use of a variety of machines including personal computers, aggregate testing equipment, air meter and slump cone. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Oﬃce – Word, Excel, Outlook) and various engineering design software. Supervision Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direction to permanent staff in completing basic, entry-level daily tasks and assignments. Does not carry out disciplinary action, does not hire or fire, is not responsible for writing or delivering performance review. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to ﬁnger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Speciﬁc vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and traﬃc hazards. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) environment is usually loud. Involves moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________