Part-Time Contract/Project Inspector Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

Part-Time Contract/Project Inspector

Salary
$2325 Hourly
Location Department of Transportation Marietta, GA
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
04117
Department
Department of Transportation (DOT)
Opening Date
05/12/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Grade Code
108P
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to inspect in-house, contracted, or private construction projects to ensure compliance with plan specifications and applicable state and local ordinances, serve as field staff for the owner agent on County-owned projects to ensure that construction meets the bid specs or as regulatory inspectors to ensure private development meets code
Essential Functions
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
Coordinates and oversees contractors engaged in construction projects on behalf of the

County:

conducts contractor meetings; schedules and coordinates inspections and meetings with County departments and other state and federal agencies; anticipates, prioritizes, and times inspections to minimize interference with project progress; provides guidance in unique construction situations; 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
Minimum Qualifications
Associates Degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field required; supplemented by three years of experience in construction inspection, construction project management, civil engineering, or public works construction to include lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the 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, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds)
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, and visual cues or signals Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally