Public Works Inspection Manager

To plan, organize, direct the activities and operations of the Public Works Inspection section; to oversee and manage field inspections of public works and civil engineering construction and maintenance and repair of public works projects, related facilities, and structures; to coordinate section activities with other divisions, departments, agencies and the public; and to perform related duties as assigned.

Receives general direction from Public Works Senior and/or Executive Management. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: plan, develop and oversee the work of staff involved in the inspection of public works and civil engineering facility construction for compliance with plans, specifications, regulations, and safety standards; oversee, supervise and prioritize construction inspection staff activities for a wide variety of infrastructure capital improvement projects, developer, public and utility permits;

manage and oversee the construction management responsibilities for major infrastructure projects including but not limited to monitoring for compliance of the Safety and Quality Control Programs; ensure contractor compliance with all applicable contract documents, permits, laws, codes, and regulations including those related to labor, safety, and environmental issues; ensure control testing is conducted for acceptance of materials incorporated into the work;

make final acceptance inspections and close projects; prepare completion notices, final payments, and bond release letters; confer with the City's Public Works/Engineering staff on design problems in plans and those encountered in the field; conduct/attend weekly meetings with staff and project teams to review progress on assigned tasks and report on any changes that may affect the budget, schedule or scope of deliverables;

preview and process all requests for information (RFI) documents, change orders, architectural supplemental instruction (ASIs); review all correspondence, documents and records relating to each project; review plans and specifications for constructability and/or errors; prepare, negotiate and process complex contract change orders and claims; review contractor and subcontractor billings; monitor and control expenditures to stay within project budget; represent the City in meetings and dealings with federal, state, regional and local agencies concerning construction related issues;

evaluate operations and activities of the section; recommend and implement efficiency and productivity improvements and modifications; prepare related reports on operations and activities; make decisions, recommend and implement section goals and objectives; develop standard operating procedures, establish performance standards and methods; develop and implement policies and procedures; prepare and administer section budget regarding anticipated staffing, program expenditures and revenues, equipment, materials and supply requirements;

prepare requisitions or direct the requisitioning of materials, supplies and equipment as required; participate in the selection of staff; coordinate and/or provide staff training; prepare deployment schedules and set priorities; review and evaluate employees’ work performance; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement disciplinary procedures as directed; and prepare performance evaluations; maintain files and quantity data for Development Impact Fee computations;

assist in the administration of contracts for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP); negotiate and submit recommended change orders; review and prepare pay estimates; act as primary inspector on the most complex projects; order and review tests and reports on construction materials and methods; review written reports of inspections prepared by Senior Public Works Inspectors; review work orders and inspect sites where work is to be performed;

ensure construction sites are implementing proper construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) through inspections and training of other inspectors; ensure proper…