Construction Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team in this full-time role offering exceptional benefits, including comprehensive health and life insurance, a strong retirement plan, and competitive pay.

Essential Job Functions:.

• Plans review.
• Review for conflict in utility placements.
• Review for compliance with standard specifications.
• Review for logical layout and design.
• Review for completeness for construction.
• Daily monitoring of construction activities.
• Monitor for compliance with plans.
• Monitor for compliance with standard specifications.
• Monitor for compliance with contract requirements.
• Coordinate with the contractor, project engineer and City Engineer for resolution of problems encountered.
• Coordinate field changes of plans with contractor, project engineer and City Engineer.
• Provide written report of activities to City Engineer.
• Storm Water Pollution Prevention inspections.
• Able to achieve and maintain Tennessee Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Program certification.
• Inspects for compliance with the erosion control plan.
• Inspects for compliance with City of Bartlett Storm Water Ordinance.
• Recommends corrective actions for violations.
• Provides written report to contractor.
• Submits written reports to the city’s Storm Water Coordinator.
• Acceptance inspections and testing.
• Coordinates with the contractor and monitors hydrostatic testing of water mains to ensure compliance with standard specifications.
• Coordinates and assists with obtaining water samples for bacteriological testing.
• Coordinates with the contractor and checks to ensure all water services function properly.
• Coordinates with the contractor and monitors sewer line and manhole testing to ensure compliance with standard specifications.
• Coordinates with the contractor and performs visual inspections of all storm and sanitary sewer lines and structures to ensure compliance with standard specifications.
• Coordinates with the contractor and performs all required proof rolls of streets.
• Inspects lot grading for conformance to plans.
• Checks and verifies all water valves are in the proper position (open or closed).
• Provides punch list to contractor for items that need to be repaired prior to acceptance.
• Insures that site grading complies with the grading and drainage plans.
• Inspects asphalt paving installation for quality of work.
• Citizen Responses
• Responds to homeowner drainage complaints by meeting with citizens, assessing drainage problems and recommending solutions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the City Engineer and Assistant City Engineer.08/01/2025

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively and cordially with engineers, contractors, citizens, and fellow staff.
• Ability to recognize problems, identifies their potential affect, and develop alternative strategies for preventing or solving them.
• Ability to learn to read and analyze construction plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Ability to prepare written reports.
• Possess good verbal and writing skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work in an unsupervised environment.

Education and Experience:

• Requires a valid driver's license, experience dealing with the public, and experience requiring the use of a PC and various Microsoft Office software.

Special Requirements:

• Minimum age of 18.
• Must be able to drive & hold a valid TN Driver’s license that must remain valid as condition of continued employment.
• Outside work in all weather conditions is required on a regular basis.
• May need to lift items of 50 lbs. or less.
• Bartlett resident preferred, but not required.
• Must pass a driver’s license and background check and a physical exam, including a drug screen.

Working Conditions:

• Works primarily outside exposed to extreme temperatures and inclement weather.
• Frequently exposed to dust and occasionally to dampness and unsanitary conditions.
• Subject to hazards of construction work, equipment, and working around traffic.
• Subject to excessive noise from equipment.
• Subject to heavy lifting.
• Subject to excessive reaching, pulling, pushing, and feeling.
• May require the ability to ascend and descend ladders, structures, and equipment.
• Subject to working in confined spaces.
• Requires crawling, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching.
• Requires sitting, or standing for long periods and extensive walking.
• Must wear all safety equipment following safety regulations.
• Works occasionally in an office setting using a computer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We participate in E-Verify.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to every inquiry. Only candidates selected for testing or interviews will be contacted. Please note: A new application is required for each career opportunity you apply for. In accordance with Tennessee’s Open Records Law, all submitted applications and resumes are subject to public disclosure.

Company DescriptionWhy Join the City of Bartlett?
At the City of Bartlett, we take pride in providing exceptional service to our residents while fostering a supportive, hometown environment for our employees. As one of Tennessee’s largest and most vibrant cities, we offer the stability of public service with the spirit of a close-knit community. Our team is dedicated, hardworking, and committed to making a difference — every day. If you're looking for a career where you can serve with purpose, grow your skills, and take pride in your work, the City of Bartlett is the place to be.

**PLEASE NOTE**
Applications are only accepted through our secure applicant site. Only applications submitted through the link below will be considered.

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The City of Bartlett is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We participate in e-Verify.

Company Description

Why Join the City of Bartlett?\r\nAt the City of Bartlett, we take pride in providing exceptional service to our residents while fostering a supportive, hometown environment for our employees. As one of Tennessee’s largest and most vibrant cities, we offer the stability of public service with the spirit of a close-knit community. Our team is dedicated, hardworking, and committed to making a difference — every day. If you're looking for a career where you can serve with purpose, grow your skills, and take pride in your work, the City of Bartlett is the place to be.\r\n\r\n**PLEASE NOTE**\r\nApplications are only accepted through our secure applicant site. Only applications submitted through the link below will be considered. \r\n\r\nhttps://tinyurl.com/yhucz3bb \r\n\r\nThe City of Bartlett is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We participate in e-Verify.