Construction Inspector

Job Title

Construction Inspector

Omaha Public Schools Service Center, 4041 North 72nd St,

Supervisor of Schoolhouse Planning

12 month exempt

91E - Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Under general supervision from the Supervisor of Schoolhouse Planning, the Construction Inspector performs duties in inspecting school construction to ensure compliance with codes and specifications.

• Coordination and monitoring District performed remodeling, modifications and general construction work, along with remodeling and new construction designed by architectural and engineering professionals.
• Submit requests to the District’s Facility Work Request System for coordination and support between District Departments.
• Enter time, materials and comments along with other project related information into the District’s Facility Work Request System.
• Participate in reviewing facility needs, establishing project objectives, preparing cost estimates, performing constructability reviews and developing bidding documents.
• Perform reviews of Project documents to ensure designs are meeting the District’s design and construction guidelines and standards.
• Conduct project field inspections, review of shop drawings, review and approval of invoices and change order documents.
• Perform regular reviews of work being performed to ensure safe environments are provided for staff & students.
• Work with other District departments to coordinate completion of projects.
• Ability to maintain detailed work documentation, work independently and maintain flexibility to adjust to multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Confers with and assists administration and/or project teams within to assure department initiatives are achieved.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Local travel will be required.

• Will frequently work in or around an active construction site.
• Must be able to respond rapidly in emergency situations.
• Must have organization, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Work in an office environment, school buildings and warehouse setting.

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Will be working with limited direct supervision of the department supervisor.
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues.
• Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service.

• In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave.
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator.
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Omaha Public Schools and is appropriate for their position.

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering or related areas of Architecture/Engineering.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Construction Management, Project Management or related areas of Architecture/Engineering.
• Working knowledge of commercial building design, construction methods, project estimating, budgeting, scheduling and building codes.
• Ability to understand and interpret construction drawings and specifications including structural, mechanical, electrical and telecommunications systems.
• Experience with project design, on site construction observations, inspections and record keeping.
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of mobile devices, personal computers, Microsoft Office software and…