Construction Inspection Manager

Salary : $67,350.40 - $94,286.40 Annually
Location : 1 S. Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:
Department: Public Works - Engineering Services
Opening Date: 10/05/2026
Closing Date: 10/19/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: MGT

Nature of Work, Essential Functions & KSA's

Under the immediate supervision of City Engineer, and the general supervision of the Director of Public Works, the Construction Inspection Manager is responsible for managing construction inspection activities of development projects, city capital improvement projects, and right-of-way permit activity. Position requires regular and reliable attendance, especially during peak construction season (May - September).

Essential Functions: For purposes of 42 USC 12101

1. Manages the Engineering Division's Construction Services section, which is responsible for the construction phase services of development projects, city capital improvement projects, and right of way permit activity. Construction phase services include construction inspection, materials testing, and construction project management
2. Responsible for the immediate supervision of Construction Services Section staff (construction inspectors and right of way manager). Schedules and assigns tasks; interviews job applicants; recommends the hiring of job applicants; evaluates performance; approves and recommends the approval of leave requests; attends or participates in meetings in which policy questions are reviewed or discussed; develops and implements policy; recommends policy changes.
3. Manages construction inspection activities for projects that include installation of public and private infrastructure such as roadways, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and water mains to ensure compliance of construction activities with approved plans and speci?cations, city construction standards, regulations, and policies.
4. Selects consultant firms to provide supplemental construction phase services. Assigns contract construction inspectors and coordinates and schedules their daily activities.
5. Supervises right of way permitting and inspection activities and residential property grade and utility inspections.
6. Maintains construction progress reports and schedules.
7. Reviews construction and inspection speci?cation and procedures, providing comments concerning corrections, modi?cations, or revisions.
8. Trains inspectors regarding city standards, expectations, and proper testing techniques.
9. Conducts pre-construction planning, review, and meetings. Conducts post construction inspections.
10. Responds to customer services requests and general public inquiries related to ongoing construction activities including correspondence and meeting with members of the public as necessary.
11. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge

• Interviewing.
• Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, Sharepoint, OneNote, and Teams) and other computer software.
• City and Department goals and objectives.
• City and Department policies and procedures.
• Government structure and process.
• Safety practices and procedures.
• Supervisory principles and practices.
• Project management.
• Public Works construction practices, methods, and procedures.
• City of Columbus and Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) construction and material specifications, standard drawings, and other construction standards and procedures
• Roadway construction.

Skills

• Excellent organization, attention to detail, accuracy, time management, and critical thinking skills.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Civic engagement and customer service.
• Reading construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.

Abilities

• Apply management principles to solve problems.
• Supervise, organize, and direct the work of subordinate personnel.
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, or regulations to specific situations.
• Deal with many variables, define and solve problems, collect, analyze, and interpret data, establish facts, and determine specific action, evaluate, and improve process and/or program efficiency / effectiveness.
• Operate assigned equipment.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality about information within the office.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Prepare correspondence.
• Compile and prepare reports.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Be honest, dependable, and trustworthy.
• Maintain effective working relationships.
• Communicate effectively, both in oral and written form and to prepare and present effective public presentations.
• Exercise independent judgement and discretion.
• Perform work in a safe manner and report unsafe activities, conditions, and faulty equipment.
• Work in a professional office environment.
• Work independently and resolve complicated field issues.
• Identify the need for field changes and approvals of plan complications, deviations, deficiencies, discrepancies, and errors concerning the work.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

1. Requires extended evening and weekend work hours during construction season.
2. Requires maximum availability during construction season with minimal planned absences.
3. The primary duties of this class are performed on an active construction site that will involve exposure to adverse weather conditions or potential personal danger.
4. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively, to discern verbal instructions and to use a telephone.
5. Sufficient visual acuity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to comprehend written work instructions, and to review, evaluate and prepare a variety of written documents and text materials.
6. Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee which permits the employee to operate a vehicle and standard office equipment, including a personal computer.
7. Sufficient personal mobility to routinely traverse uneven surfaces in inherent unevenness of an active construction site and work outdoors under adverse weather conditions (i.e. open field, heavily wooded areas, uneven terrain and wet/marshy grounds).
8. Carry objects, up to twenty-five (25) pounds for varying distances, to perform field inspections.

Equipment Operated
Computer, copier, phone, and other standard/modern office equipment; computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office and other applicable computer software).
Training, Experience, and Qualifications

1. Completion of secondary education or equivalent (high school diploma or GED).
   1. Associate's degree in construction management, civil engineering technologies, or other related field preferred.
2. Applicable training/certifications in public works construction and management (i.e. APWA, ODOT, and AASHTO training programs).
3. Ten (10) or more years' of Public Works infrastructure construction, maintenance operations, construction inspection, construction project management, or equivalent experience including a minimum of three (3) years' experience of related public sector experience.
4. Three (3) or more years' experience supervising staff and/or consultants in the public works infrastructure construction field.
   1. Related experience including experience directly related to managing complex projects in a municipal public works setting may be substituted for supervisory experience.
5. Substantial experience in highway and utility infrastructure materials specifications, applications and construction methods.
6. Possession of a valid State of Ohio Motor Vehicle Operator's License and ability to maintain insurability under the City's vehicle insurance policy.
7. Any combination of training and experience which will indicate the possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.

Supplemental Information / Special Requirements

The City of Delaware offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement pension and savings plans, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and longevity pay and, in many positions, paid uniforms or clothing allowance. This position is part of the Management Pay Plan. Details about the compensation and benefits for this position can be found in the agreement by clicking here.

The information above is intended to be illustrative of the kinds of duties that may be assigned to the position and should not be interpreted to describe all the duties which may be required of employees holding this position.

01

Do you possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you completed any training or certifications related to public works construction and management (e.g., APWA, ODOT, AASHTO)?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have at least three (3) years of experience working in a public-sector or municipal environment?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have three (3) or more years of experience supervising staff and/or consultants involved in public works infrastructure construction projects?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid State of Ohio driver's license, or can you obtain one prior to employment?

• Yes
• No

Required Question