JOB DESCRIPTION

CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION SUPERVISOR

(ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES)
ENGINEERING Human Resources Department
700 Town Center Drive, Suite 200
NEWPORT NEWS, VA Newport News, VA 23606
CITY OF OPPORTUNITY Phone: (757) 926-1800
Fax: (757) 926-1825

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for supervising inspections of City building
projects to ensure compliance with contract specifications and federal, state and local regulations.
Reports to the Field Engineer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for supervising the inspections of City building projects involving architectural,
structural, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical renovations and demolitions to ensure compliance
with applicable regulations and contract specifications. Responsible for prioritizing and assigning
work of inspectors, training, performance management, employee relations, and related activities and
ensures city and departmental policies and procedures are followed.

Reviews and interprets construction drawings, subdivision and site plans; attends pre-bid and pre-
construction meetings; responds to questions and resolves problems; makes recommendations for
changes as necessary to resolve ordinance, code, contract, or procedural violations. Approves
contractor invoices.

Investigates and responds to citizen complaints regarding construction sites or related ordinance
violations; may testify in court.

Performs other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community
and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also
expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

 Construction - Knowledge of methods, practices and techniques of civil construction and

commercial development to include project blueprints and technical schematics. Knowledge of
city, state and federal codes, ordinances and regulations pertaining to civil construction and
commercial development projects.
 Safety - Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions and safety regulations related to
construction sites and uniform traffic control procedures. Knowledge of equipment inspection
procedures and techniques. Knowledge of common safety rules, regulations, procedures and
practices to include basic first aid and CPR.

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 Supervision - Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign work,
schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.

REQUIRED SKILLS

 Interpersonal Relationships – Develops and maintains cooperative and professional relationships

with employees, managers and representatives from other departments and organizations.
 Judgement/Decision Making – Uses logic and reasoning to understand, analyze, and evaluate
situations; anticipates, identifies and evaluates potentially dangerous, unusual or deviating
situations; diffuses emotional situations and exercises appropriate judgment to establish priorities
and take prompt action for problem resolution.

REQUIRED ABILITIES

 Coordination of Work – Ability to establish and implement effective administrative programs and
procedures. Ability to plan and organize daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the
completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Performs a broad
range of supervisory responsibility over others.
 Communication – Ability to communicate ideas effectively, including the preparation of reports
and logs. Ability to listen and understand directions, information and ideas presented verbally
and in writing. Ability to handle a variety of issues with tact and diplomacy and in a confidential
manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering, Construction Management or a closely

related field and 5 - 7 years of construction inspection experience including 2-3 years of supervisory
experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Requires satisfactory results from a medical evaluation.

Virginia Department of Transportation Inspector certifications in Asphalt Field, Concrete Field, Soils
and Aggregate Compaction, Pavement Marking, and Nuclear Safety, as well as certification from the
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (VDCR) as an Erosion & Sediment Control
Inspector are preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 Tasks require the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work.
 Some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
 Some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (10-20
pounds).

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SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

 Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depth, texture and visual cues or
signals.
 Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such
as dirt, dust, pollen wetness, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, heights, unsafe
structures, confined spaces, machinery, or traffic hazards.

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