Project Inspector

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Job Summary

Join the City of Olathe as a Project Inspector!

Are you passionate about project inspection within a municipality? Do you excel in documenting findings, providing recommendations, and collaborating with engineers and construction teams to ensure compliance with city standards? We invite you to join our team as a Project Inspector. The starting level and pay will be determined based on the required experience for each level.

Role Overview:

The Project Inspector job family offers clear career progression. Advancement involves increased responsibilities and pay.

• Position: Project Inspector (Levels I, II, III)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Location: Olathe, Kansas

Compensation:

• Project Inspector I: $23.75 - $28.61/hr
• Project Inspector II: $25.50 - $31.47/hr
• Project Inspector III: $30.50 - $38.93/hr

Note: Salaries vary based on qualifications and experience.

Requirements for All Levels:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license with a favorable record
• Ability to obtain certifications within one year:
  • IMSA Work Zone Safety
  • Erosion and Sediment Control
  • Nuclear Density Gauge

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee public infrastructure projects, ensuring quality and safety in streets, storm sewers, water mains, and more.
• Participate in fieldwork with on-the-job training, offering clear career advancement paths.
• Collaborate with engineers and teams to ensure compliance, document findings, and provide recommendations.

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Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including tuition reimbursement, eight weeks of paid parental leave, and an onsite health clinic offering free physical and behavioral healthcare for employees enrolled in the City’s medical plan. You can review the full

benefits

At the City of Olathe, Kansas, we’re “Setting the Standard for Excellence in Public Service” for both our residents and employees. This commitment is at the core of our Vision, Values, and Mission—and it’s the foundation of our organizational culture. We’re seeking employees who value integrity, learning, customer service, and continuous improvement. As one of the fastest-growing cities in the region, we want innovative, engaged team members to shape the future of our great city.

For more details, review the full job details and requirements below.

The Project Inspector II is a mid-level position requiring greater independence and experience in the technical inspection of streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains, and other city infrastructure within the Infrastructure Department. This job is the second level of a three-level career progression of a Project Inspector I, II, and III.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts regular site visits to inspect and monitor construction, ensuring compliance with contract documents, engineering plans, and local/state regulations; inspects work related to site grading, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, waterlines, street construction and a variety of other construction activities; identifies construction problems and collaborates with contractors to resolve problems.

• Ensures compliance with City of Olathe specifications, standards, and policies for both public and private development projects; manages field aspects of assigned projects, tracks progress, reviews pay estimates, and coordinates with project management staff; evaluates quality control to verify that materials and workmanship meet required standards.

• Verifies contractor compliance with approved plans, specifications, codes and safety regulations; confirms adherence to project timelines and scope; conducts or oversees tests such as soil compaction and concrete strength; maintains accurate inspections records and reports.

• Performs required testing for streets, waterlines, and sanitary sewers, including nuclear density testing for subgrades and asphalt pavement; measures and tracks completed quantities, reviews pay estimates and provides input on change order items; prepares Project Completion Certificates, and…