Site Inspector

Site Inspector

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $56,641.00 – $79,297.00

Pay Grade: 56

The Site Inspector ensures that all public and private construction activities within the City of Mount Holly—including utilities, roadways, site development, and right‑of‑way work—are performed in compliance with City and State codes, specifications, approved plans, and issued permits. The full‑time position includes comprehensive on‑site inspections, plan reviews, field testing, and verification that work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Key distinguishing features: the Site Inspector acts as a liaison between the City, contractors, developers, engineers, regulatory agencies, and the public; coordinates enforcement related to water, sewer, stormwater, roadway, and site development projects; and supports capital projects and private development through coordination with City departments.

• Conduct on‑site inspections of public and private construction projects, including utilities (water, sewer, stormwater), roadways, sidewalks, walking trails, right‑of‑way improvements, grading, erosion control, and site development to ensure compliance with approved plans, permits, City standards, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Review newly submitted construction plans, plats, and technical documents for constructability, code compliance, and adherence to City standards; provide comments and coordinate revisions as needed.
• Verify right‑of‑way, utility, and encroachment permits; ensure permitted work is performed within approved limits and conditions.
• Perform inspections and testing of water and sewer infrastructure, including pressure testing, gravity sewer testing, service connections, and related components.
• Verify project grades, elevations, alignments, materials, and installation methods using appropriate surveying and inspection equipment.
• Schedule, coordinate, and prioritize daily inspections and appointments; review assigned inspection requests and ensure timely completion.
• Travel to active job sites to evaluate site conditions, observe construction progress, verify compliance with safety requirements, and address field issues.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit accurate, detailed, and timely inspection reports, test results, photographs, documentation in accordance with City procedures, and weekly, bi‑weekly, and monthly updates.
• Identify deficiencies, issue corrective actions, and follow up to ensure compliance; document violations and coordinate enforcement actions as necessary.
• Respond to citizen inquiries, complaints, and concerns related to construction activities, utilities, and right‑of‑way work in a professional and customer‑focused manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, developers, builders, design professionals, property owners, City staff, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in pre‑construction meetings, progress meetings, and project closeout meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist the Project Manager and City Engineer with inspections, capital projects, as‑builts, plan reviews, field coordination, and other assigned construction‑related activities.
• Review and assist in the release of performance and payment bonds.
• Review and approve in coordination with other City departments the release of Certificate of Occupancies.
• Provide code interpretations, technical guidance, and field support to contractors and City staff as needed.
• Maintain required certifications and licenses; participate in continuing education and training as required by the North Carolina Code Qualification Board and other regulatory agencies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities: Thorough knowledge of construction inspection principles, practices, and methods related to utilities, roadways, and site development. Working knowledge of state and local building codes, engineering standards, general statutes, and permitting requirements. Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, plats, and technical drawings. Ability to identify construction deficiencies and…