Construction Inspection Supervisor- Street Transportation Department

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the country, serving as Arizona's center of government, commerce, and culture. It is emerging in the new economy with strength in high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research and advanced business services. Phoenix is a progressive city, brimming with sports and cultural attractions, distinctive restaurants, fascinating museums, diverse residential options, and endless outdoor opportunities.

The Street Transportation Department, Design and Construction Management Division, has a vacancy for a Construction Inspections Supervisor position. This position leads a team of field staff engaged in technical inspections and overseeing the construction of the City's Capital Improvement Projects while performing a broad range of supervisory responsibilities. Projects can include major street projects, traffic signal modernization, pavement preservation, sidewalk and curb ramp improvements, emergency repairs, High-Intensity Activated Crosswalks (HAWKS), Active Transportation projects, Storm Drain solutions, Water and Waste infrastructure, and bridge construction.

This position's primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Interpreting and applying MAG standard specifications and details, City of Phoenix supplements to MAG.
• Resolving construction conflict problems where possible and recommends desirable changes or solutions.
• Managing, supervising, directing the administrative functions of the inspection team and taking disciplinary action as required.
• Reviewing project pay estimates, final balance sheets, plan efficiencies, status reports and press releases prepared by inspectors.
• Observing or monitoring construction methods and materials to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Maintaining good working relationships with internal and external partners, contractors, utility companies and others working or holding activities in the right-of-way.
• Overseeing the construction and administering contracts for Capital Improvement Projects, reviewing traffic control plans, design plans, and specifications as they relate to activities in the city's right-of-way.
• Communicating effectively and professionally with customers, City employees, boards and commissions, and the public in face-to-face or one-on-one settings, group settings, through electronic communications, or using a telephone.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Knowledge of/in:

• Construction field safety practices.
• Principles and practices of civil construction.
• MUTCD and City of Phoenix Traffic Barricade Manual.
• City Code sections that apply to construction work in the right-of-way.
• Federal, state, and local regulations for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
• Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Standard Specifications and Details, City of Phoenix Specifications and Details for Public Works Construction, and knowledge of field safety is preferred.

Ability to:

• Analyze information and make decisions.
• Communication effectively orally or in writing.
• Collaborate with managers, peers, staff, and utility companies.
• Read and interpret construction plans, drawings and specifications.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook Excel and Word with proficiency.
• Supervise an inspection team, provide guidance, and enforce disciplinary actions as needed.

SALARY

Pay Range: $76,627 to $113,193 annually.

Hiring Range: $76,627 to $97,780 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

BENEFITS

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Employer paid long-term disability
• Free Bus/light rail pass
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits .

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Six years of experience in field inspection engineering work, including two years of technical and skilled public works construction inspection experience (or one year at the level of Chief Construction Inspector).
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• The City job description can be found here .
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
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Requires:

• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds long distances (more than 20 feet).
• Walking for prolonged periods, which may include walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces.
• Working outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, air pollution, and dust for extended periods of time.
• Work hours will be from 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM on weekdays, and must have the ability to work irregular hours, weekends, holidays, evenings, and on-call when required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Applicable certifications for inspections of Public Works is desired.

Experience in/of:

• Municipal construction inspection.
• Administrating operating budgets.
• Inspection of temporary traffic control.
• Materials testing processes and standards.
• Supervision of staff, contractors and vendors.
• Working with the general public, council and management.
• Contract management for contractors and design consultants.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Producing written documents with clearly organized thoughts with proper sentence constriction, punctuation and grammar.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes March 17, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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REFERENCE

Construction Insp Supv, JC:19030, ID# 57028, 03/4/2025, USM, VM, Benefits:007.

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