Senior Construction Inspector (Public Works)

Salary : $107,244.00 - $130,356.00 Annually
Location : Pittsburg, CA
Job Type: Full Time Regular
Job Number: 565
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 10/25/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Information
The Public Works Department is accepting applications for Senior Construction Inspector position for the Engineering Division.
The Senior Construction Inspector is an advanced journey-level position responsible for coordinating and overseeing technical field and office engineering activities associated with the inspection of public works construction projects. This position organizes, assigns, and reviews the work of assigned staff; performs complex and specialized construction inspection duties; and provides technical support to assigned supervisor or manager.

This is an opportunity to take a leadership role in delivering high-quality public infrastructure while applying advanced construction inspection expertise. The Senior Construction Inspector plays an important role in ensuring that public works projects meet established standards, contract requirements, and the needs of the communities they serve.

An ideal candidate for Senior Construction Inspector possesses the following:

• Extensive knowledge of construction inspection principles, practices, methods, materials, and terminology.
• Strong ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, and technical documents.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills when addressing complex field conditions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and assignments.
• Ability to provide clear technical direction and effectively coordinate the work of others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professionalism and diplomacy when working with contractors, consultants, staff, and the public.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accurate documentation and quality construction.
• Ability to work independently while keeping supervisors informed of significant project issues.

About the Engineering Division
The Engineering Division ensures City owned facilities such as streets, storm drain systems, water distribution networks, sewer collection facilities and improvements are constructed where needed and improvements meet the appropriate standards. Staff assures CIP and development projects meet all City requirements, manage traffic related projects such as signal modifications, striping and sign improvements, process and issue encroachment permits for encroachments within the public property, site grading, parking permits, wide loads permits and maintains all necessary records.

Examples of Duties
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leads, plans, trains, and reviews the work of staff responsible for performing a variety of technical field and office engineering work involved in inspecting construction activities on assigned public works projects; participates in performing the most complex work of the unit.
• Trains assigned employees in their areas of work including construction inspection methods, procedures, and techniques; identifies training opportunities and needs; makes recommendations to management staff as necessary.
• Verifies the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications; ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Oversees and participates in inspecting the construction, repair, and/or alteration work on assigned public works projects including streets, parks, gutters, curbs, sidewalks, parking lots, water and sewer systems, storm drains, underground improvements, street lighting systems, landscaping, landscaping irrigation systems, facilities, and other City capital projects; inspects materials, methods, and procedures for conformance with plans and specifications; enforces and observes testing of materials; reviews test reports; performs final inspection upon completion of project.
• Oversees and conducts field sampling and testing of construction materials; directs contract lab testing operations; analyzes and interprets lab test results and writes test reports; approves materials for use on construction projects; makes field determinations of scope and method of work to be performed; authorize field changes to plans as necessary.
• Meets and confers with representatives of utility companies, contractors, engineers and other public agencies regarding construction plans and specifications; investigates and attempts to resolve citizen complaints.
• Answers questions, provides information to, and confers with property owners regarding project schedule, hazards, and inconvenience; schedules service interruptions with the least interference and least inconvenience to property owners; coordinates work with other City departments and utilities to resolve interferences and conflicts.
• Oversees and prepares technical reports, letters, and contract change orders; maintains written records of work performed; performs construction surveys; checks contractors progress on jobs; accounts for all contract bid items in preparation of payment to contractors.
• Reviews and evaluates requests for information, change orders, and payment applications for accuracy.
• Oversees and participates in reviewing plans, specifications, contract documents, and other technical data to ensure conformance with City standard; recommends and/or makes changes as necessary.
• Enforces and documents adherence to various environmental requirements.
• Attends and participates in seminars, training sessions, and other meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in construction methods and materials; incorporates new developments as appropriate.
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment including explaining construction inspection procedures; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Estimates time, materials, and equipment required for jobs assigned; requisitions materials as required.
• Represent the City with dignity, integrity, and the spirit of cooperation in all relations with staff and the public.
• Foster an environment that embraces integrity, service, inclusion, and collaboration.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Any combination of education, experience, and training that would provide the best qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in public works inspection, civil engineering, or a related field.

Experience: Four years of increasingly responsible construction inspection experience at a level comparable to a Construction Inspector II with the City of Pittsburg.

Special Requirements: Possession at the time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California Class C driver's license is required. Possession of a Public Infrastructure Inspector Certification from the American Public Works Association (APWA) is required within one year of appointment.

Working Conditions: Environment: Indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to site; some exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, and inclement weather conditions; work around heavy construction equipment; work or inspect in confined spaces; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery, uneven surfaces and rough terrain; regular interaction with City staff, the general public and other organizations; occasionally deal with dissatisfied individuals.

Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office and field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Knowledge of:
Operations, services, and activities of a public works construction inspection program; principles of lead supervision and training; advanced methods and techniques used in the inspection of public works construction projects and of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of public works and building projects; advanced, principals, methods, materials, equipment, and safety hazards of construction; advanced methods and techniques of detecting construction defects and faults; and materials testing; applicable laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and policies governing the construction of public works projects; advanced mathematics principles and practices; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and supporting software applications including word processing, spread sheet and database applications; occupational hazards and standard safety precautions; advanced methods and techniques of engineering principles, construction plans, and specification review for compliance with established construction standards; methods and techniques of public relations; principles and procedures of record keeping and filing; proper English, spelling and grammar; technical report writing and preparation of correspondence; drafting and mapping; pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations.

Ability to:
Lead, organize, and review the work of staff; interpret, explain, and enforce department policies and procedures; perform inspections on a variety of public works projects; understand and interpret maps, engineering plans and specifications; prepare accurate engineering records; deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, engineers, and property owners; detect and locate faulty materials and workmanship and determine the stage of construction during which defects are most easily found and remedied; interpret and apply laws, regulations, codes, ordinances, and policies governing the construction of public works projects; perform various mathematical calculations; prepare and maintain records, drawings, and reports related to construction activities; safely operate a variety of tools, equipment, and assigned vehicle; understand engineering principles and apply to construction projects. Inspect and analyze construction procedures and interpret code violations; implement and maintain daily records; respond to issues and concerns from the community; operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Selection Process
Applications may be submitted online at . The City of Pitts