Construction Inspector

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We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us is on our website.

The Construction Inspector will be responsible for inspecting and monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with construction specifications and plans by working with contractors and subcontractors. The "home base" for these positions will be based at one of three water resource recovery facilities located in either St. Paul, Shakopee or Eagan, from which you may be assigned to construction field offices located throughout the seven-county metro areas and is subject to change, as needed.

Major responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Principal Contract Administrator in the administration of construction contacts.
• Monitoring site preparations.
• Monitoring/recording independent testing procedures and results and inspecting for compliance.
• Reviews plans, specifications, addendums, shop drawings, change orders, and other correspondence to ensure compliance with legal requirements and safety regulations.
• Prepares electronic daily progress reports, diaries, and photo documentation.
• Logs construction activities and quantity reports.
• Attends pre-construction meetings, progress meetings, staff meetings, and other related meetings as necessary.
• Reports on unsafe work practices.
• Engage with stakeholders, property owners, and city and regulatory agencies, as necessary.
• Inspects contractors' work for compliance to construction specifications and safety standards using survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, and other test equipment.
• Monitors unit price quantities, pay estimate reviews, and percentage of work completed on non-unit pricing. Reviews pay requests against item record account and communicate results to Principal Contract Administrator for the construction project.
• Communicates situations that need resolution to Principal Contract Administrator or the assistant Contract Administrator. Has stop work authority in emergency situations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Any of the following combinations in completed education (degree field of study in Construction Management) and experience (in related heavy industrial construction management/inspection):

• High school diploma/GED with five years of experience
• Associate degree with three years of experience
• Bachelor's degree with one year of experience

License: Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Experience in wastewater treatment technologies and utility installations.
• Experience interpreting plans and specifications.
• Experience working with diverse populations of internal and external customers.
• Specific focus on civil/structural, mechanical, and/or electrical fields.
• Construction certifications (NASSCO, NPDES, NACE, Special Inspection, AWS Welding).
• Proficient at using Trimble Unity Construct (previous e-Builder) project management software.

What Knowledge, Skills and Abilities you should have:

• Knowledge of construction practices, principles, methods, and regulations.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology as it relates to construction projects.
• Ability to read plans and construction documents.
• Ability to apply the principles of geometry, measure, add, subtract, and convert measurement units.
• Ability to use survey instruments, metering devices, tape measures, and other construction test equipment.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to use a digital camera and upload pictures to the computer.
• Communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing to all levels of people inside and outside the organization, including possessing good grammar, voice and diction. Skilled in writing and editing detailed reports.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to ad hoc questions from individuals and groups of customers, clients and/or employees. Skilled in dealing with conflict and responding to stressful situations in a calm, effective manner. Able to communicate with tact, courtesy and professionalism.
• Ability to identify problems, analyze issues, and implement resolutions.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to pay attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Skilled at managing multiple tasks concurrently, prioritize without direct supervision, handling critical deadlines, and maintain a high degree of accuracy.

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

Union/Grade: AFSCME / Grade E
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
Full Salary Range: $32.73 - $53.12 hourly / $68,078.40 - $110,489.60 annually

Work Environment:

The work environment changes depending on the project assignment. Work may be performed in an office environment or on a construction field with exposure to outdoor weather conditions. In the field, you would perform your work in an industrial wastewater treatment plant or collection system environment, position works near moving parts of equipment with frequent exposure to wet, humid conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. There is occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles. Work may occasionally be performed in high, precarious places or in confined spaces. Local travel by car is required to visit construction sites. The position is exposed to loud noise.

What steps does the recruitment process involve:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
4. We conduct a selection interview.
5. If selected, you will be required to take a pre-employment physical.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only) and a background check, which verifies education and employment, and covers your driving record (if applicable to the job) and any criminal record. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background checks if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards.