Engineering Construction Inspector I​/II

Larimer County Engineering is thrilled to announce an opportunity for a Construction Inspector to join our Capital Improvements group!

We are looking for individuals with experience in road and bridge construction and inspection of capital projects. Our Engineering Department specializes in surveying, engineering design, and construction management for infrastructure capital improvement projects across the county. Our responsibilities include development review, floodplain management, stormwater management, asset management, road and bridge capital projects, traffic engineering, and land acquisition.

We also collaborate with and support various other county departments. To learn more about our work, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The typical schedule for this position is 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays during busy seasons.

If you are an innovative, experienced, and self-motivated Construction Inspector, we encourage you to apply today!

• Provides construction inspection for projects ensuring budget, contract, and schedule compliance.
• Conducts inspections of various structures such as utilities, streets, bridges, and culverts; checks line, grade, size, elevation, and location of structures for conformance with plans specifications and regulations and renders objective and impartial decisions.
• Prepares written and financial reports including contractor pay applications, daily logs, quantity reporting, and closeout documentation including as built information.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public concerning Engineering, Road and Bridge, drainage, or improvement district activities.
• Negotiates and executes Change Orders for unforeseen conditions and design changes during construction.

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• Be bilingual, as bilingual candidates are highly preferred.
• Have a strong knowledge of Construction and Engineering principles and methods for public works projects, primarily asphalt paving, earthwork, storm drainage, and customary construction inspection practices.
• Be familiar with construction materials inspection, sampling and testing.
• Be proficient at routine software and business applications including, but not limited to, PDF editing, word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software. CADD or GIS a plus.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Have experience with the State of Colorado, Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction or a comparable manual.
• Understand mathematics related to construction, including Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry.
• Accurately read and interpret construction plans and engineering drawings.
• Preferably have survey experience.

All candidates will be screened for the following required minimum qualifications. Any candidate who does not meet all of the qualifications listed as required will be eliminated from the process.

This position may hire as Construction Inspector I or II depending on qualifications.

• Two (2) years of experience in a directly related field or the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License by date of hire required.

• Four (4) years of experience in a directly related field or the performance of similar duties and responsibilities required.

Larimer County offers the following for all Regular/Limited Term positions:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• FSA or HSA depending on medical plan
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(a) with employer match
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, and holidays

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An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of required pre-employment checks or testing. All application components must be submitted by 11:59 PM MT on the closing date listed.

Larimer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment in all employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulation.