Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services ยท 19 hours ago
Contract/Project Inspector
Marietta, GA
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expCobb County Fire and Emergency Services is responsible for overseeing the Water System's operations, and they are seeking a Contract/Project Inspector to conduct inspections and project oversight for construction projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with codes and standards, coordinating with contractors, and managing documentation related to construction activities.
Public Safety
Responsibilities
Conducts inspections and project oversight for a broad range of construction and maintenance projects, which may include water and wastewater infrastructure, land development, roads, drainage, equipment installation, and other structures and installations
Communicates with contractors on behalf of the County; meets with contractors; and negotiates and resolves discrepancies with contractors
Coordinates pre-construction activities and meetings: performs initial site assessments; ensures right-of-ways are secured; researches utility locations, staging, and other conditions using GIS, plats, courthouse property records, CCTV reports, and other sources; and anticipates constraints and technical challenges likely to impact projects
Inspects construction materials and workmanship for quality and contract compliance: visits project sites; assesses site conditions; takes samples as needed for testing; verifies that material quantities match contracts and invoicing; and uses various tools, gauges, and test equipment to measure and check for proper construction work
Inspects construction projects for adherence to safety protocols; project schedules; documentation requirements; and federal, state, and County codes, standards, and regulations
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: prepares reports and documentation, including inspection reports, job cost estimates, and project estimates for materials, equipment, parts, tools, and labor; processes and approves pay applications, material orders, and as-built drawings; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records
Investigates and responds to citizen complaints: explains projects, policies, and procedures; identifies and assesses problems; determines appropriate remedies; and issues stop work orders or schedules work as needed
Collaborates with superintendents, work crews, utility companies, EPA, GDOT, Corps of Engineers, and other agencies to coordinate work
Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems; communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information and assistance; takes and relays messages or directs calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associates Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required
Three years of experience in construction inspection, construction project management, civil engineering, or public works construction
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License
Depending on the area of assignment some or all of the following certifications are required: Flagging, Trenching, and GA Erosion, Sediment & Control Level 1A or 1B
Ability to exert very moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing
Ability to lift, carry, push and/or pull objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds)
Ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals
Ability to communicate orally
Company
Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services
We exist to provide superior fire, rescue, and emergency services to the citizens and visitors of Cobb County in a proficient, professional, and compassionate manner.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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