Lead Inspector, Construction

Job Posted 3/13/2025
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO
United States
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Lead Inspector, Construction (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)
REQUISITION #: req8044
DEPARTMENT: Streets
LOCATION: STREETS DEPT MAIN FACILITY
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Classified (Non-CBU) View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time Regular
ANNUAL SALARY RANGE: $60,392.00 - 90,588.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE: $69,000.00 - 85,000.00 (Salaries are paid biweekly)
SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 3/24/2025.

You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check and motor vehicle report required.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?
  • Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, domestic partner, children) - eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
  • Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires
  • Retirement + company contributions - after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting
  • Flexible spending: Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both
  • Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, financial assistance
  • Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Wellness program, workout facilities
  • Employee/family onsite health clinic
  • Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility
  • Collaborative work environment

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Job Summary

The City of Fort Collins is seeking a Lead Inspector, Construction to join our Streets department. This is a full-time position with the City with an anticipated hiring salary range of $69,000-$85,000 a year! The Lead Inspector, Construction is responsible for performing inspections of road construction and repair projects to ensure compliance with approved plans, job specifications, and City standards. This role provides technical expertise, directs materials testing, and helps train and guide other inspectors. The Lead Inspector also monitors contractor progress, promotes safety initiatives, and contributes to the development of standard operating procedures. Additional responsibilities include preparing reports on work progress and costs and addressing citizen concerns. This position plays a key role in ensuring quality and compliance in construction projects while supporting the Streets department's overall mission. The ideal candidate would have inspection experience in both asphalt and concrete.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
  • Conducts inspections on construction and repair work to ensure that the work performed is in accordance with approved plans, direction, job specifications and City standards; provides technical support to staff; directs and reviews materials testing.
  • Acts as a lead worker; plans, schedules, and assigns projects and tasks; directs construction and repair work; monitors contractor progress.
  • Directs safety initiatives; develops standard operating procedures.
  • Receives instructions and general direction from Program Manager or Engineer.
  • Issues supplies and equipment to crew members; manages parts and material inventory; oversees vehicle maintenance and repair.
  • Maintains and prepares reports on work progress, comparative costs, inventory, installation, maintenance and repairs; documents all work performed.
  • Investigates, addresses and documents citizen concerns and complaints.
  • Keeps abreast of City safety, health, environmental, and policy issues; relays information to City staff and citizens.
  • This position may be responsible for the supervision of City employee(s).

Management Responsibilities

No

City Competencies
  • Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
  • A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
  • A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Advanced knowledge of principles and concepts of construction practices and methods.
  • Knowledge of compliance requirements related to construction management of City, right-of-way, and private development projects.
  • Knowledge of Engineering, drafting, math, surveying, soil mechanics, and construction materials.
  • Ability to provide technical assistance and leadership to inspectors and contractors to resolve field construction issues.
  • Ability to read and interpret complex drawings, plans, and specifications and effectively communicate technical information.
  • Ability to anticipate problems and pursue solutions; use independent judgement to negotiate and problem solve with contractors, developers, property owners, employees and consultants.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Required Qualifications

MinimumPreferred

High School Diploma or GED and or functionally related licenses or certificates
High School diploma or GED

Associates / Bachelor's degree or other specialized skill training / certification may be required in some positions.
Coursework in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

Experience Requirements
  • 5 or more years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

Certifications/Licenses/Specialized Training
  • Must possess a current valid Colorado driver's license. May require erosion control inspection, post-construction stormwater, and/or International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) certification.

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Lead Inspector, Construction
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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