Construction Inspector

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

(FULL TIME, SALARY, NON-EXEMPT)

Salary Range ($50,000 - $80,000)

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications

The Butler County Engineer’s Office (BCEO), Butler County, Ohio is seeking applicants for a Construction Inspector,whose duties will include inspecting, overseeing, testing, monitoring, directing, report generation and other duties associated construction and maintenance operations on County and Township roads, subdivisions including storm water inspection and permit work.

Requirements:

• Must have a valid Driver’s License with less than six (6) points.
• Must have or obtain within 120 days of employment, a Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical plans, construction and right of way plans.
• Ability to understand and make all necessary calculations and documentations for basic to moderate construction projects.
• Ability to keep accurate records and convert to accurate, meaningful and concise reports.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to develop good working relationships with the public.

Essential Functions:

· Communicate well and work well with others and cooperate with residents of Butler County, vendors, customers, and employees of Butler County.

· Interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, picture or schedule form; understand manuals and verbal instruction, technical in nature; use technical mathematics to include statistical analysis as it applies to construction; resolve complaints from citizens and government officials; cooperate with co-workers on group projects.

· Inspect moderate construction and subdivision projects related to experience to ensure contractor compliance with specifications, plans and/or proposals, verify plans quantities and calculations with blueprints and verify basic laboratory and/or field tests on materials proposed for construction and/or on producers’ or suppliers’ stock obtained from field to determine compliance with specifications.

· Prepare and maintain project records and reports (e.g., daily diary, inspection reports, pay item quantities, progress estimates, contractor’s construction methods, and material inspection); utilize applicable systems and devices to record information and generate reports.

· Interact with co-workers, contractor representatives and other government officials to ensure that the project adheres to the plans and specification for the future integrity of the County, Township or State infrastructure.

· Define problems in the field, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and consult the Construction Manager to implement minor and major changes to the project.

· Interpret and enforce the Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (OMUTCD).

· Monitor all material testing and sampling, including, but not limited to concrete cylinders, air tests, slump tests and soil compactions tests.

· Identify and define problems in the field, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

· Mediate disputes and conflicts with contractors, utility companies, inspection firms, property owners and the public, in general.

· In addition to the regular duties, the Construction Inspector must be available for snow and Ice control during shift intervals, all hours of the day, seven days a week.

· Learn to prepare preliminary estimates, basic construction contracts, and perform plan review for basic construction projects.

· Wear uniforms and safety equipment as required by OSHA and BCEO safety policy.

· Performs other functions as determined by Management.

Skills and Knowledge:

· Knowledge of practices, procedures, and policies of BCEO and the Construction Department.

· Proficient in reading plans, blueprints, mechanical plans, construction and right of way plans and make all necessary calculations and produce documentation for construction projects.

· Knowledge of ODOT Construction and Material Specifications, ODOT Methods and Procedures BCEO Subdivisions Standards, Butler County Storm Water Manual and BCEO Access Management Standards.

· Proficient knowledge of construction methods, practices, techniques, and construction inspection techniques.

Unusual Working Conditions:

Work is normally performed outside with exposure to inclement weather conditions including rain, lightening, humidity and hot temperatures in summer time and cold temperatures in winter and on-going traffic, Employee may be exposed at construction sites to electrical and mechanical hazards, insects such as bees, mosquitoes, flies and spiders; exposed to rodents to include mice and rats; exposed to stray dogs, dirt, dust, fumes, poison ivy/sumac and pollen and other unfavorable health and safety factors. Much time will be spent in vehicle driving from one construction location to another within a confined work area while driving truck. Some work may be performed in a mobile office with little or no unusual physical exertion and little exposure to hazards. Must be available to work outside of normal working hours and at night including weekends.

The employee in this position will work from the Butler County Engineers Office. Normal hours of work are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

BCEO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pursuant to the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Butler County will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including persons with disabilities. The applicant must be able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. Upon the request of any qualified applicant, this office will evaluate any reasonable accommodation that may be needed to enable a disabled person to participate in the application process or perform these essential duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $80,000