Construction Inspector III at City of Chesapeake in Chesapeake, VA

Are you a construction inspection expert with a passion for building a better community? Do you thrive on tackling complex projects, ensuring every detail meets top-quality standards, and leading teams to success? If so, we need YOU to join the City of Chesapeake as a Construction Inspector III!

Bring your skills to the forefront as you oversee municipal projects, coordinate with contractors and engineers, and make a real impact on our city's growth and development. Let's build something great together!

Reviews plans and progress of approved water, sewer, street, sidewalk, curb, gutter, and related construction projects.
Provides an advanced inspection of the construction of various types of municipal projects or commercial facilities for specification compliance.
Evaluates pavement conditions on City streets using a variety of measuring devices.
Coordinates with construction contractors, developers, and engineers to accomplish goals, communicate information, and make recommendations for any changes and/or improvements.
Prepares and maintains reports and records such as permits, inspection records, and/or violation reports.
Responds to inquiries and concerns from the general public or City personnel.
Participates in investigating and resolving minor engineering problems and investigating problems with construction projects.
May assist with reviewing contractor requests for payment and preparing change orders.
Attends or conducts staff meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training and classes, seminars, or conferences to improve professional skills.
Performs as a lead inspector on large/complex jobs with the ability to temporarily act as the Construction Inspector Supervisor in their absence.
Performs related tasks as necessary such as training and supervising subordinate staff.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.