Published date: January 22, 2026
Oversees daily work progress on City Public Works construction projects and private development projects. Includes various construction inspection duties, observing materials testing, surveying, and fiscal monitoring to ensure plans, specifications and City ordinances are followed.
Salary and benefits information: HIRING RANGE: $41.61 – $46.23/hour
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Oversees daily work progress on City Public Works construction projects and private development projects. Includes various construction inspection duties, observing materials testing, surveying, and fiscal monitoring to ensure plans, specifications and City ordinances are followed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Oversees complex projects with little or no supervision.
Inspects materials and quality of work in progress, enforcing applicable city ordinances and specifications by issuance of memos, verbal warnings, and stop work orders, as necessary.
Monitors daily status of field projects which includes the following: directing the City’s and developer’s contractors, coordinating projects with the affected utilities, City departments or other governmental agencies.
Collecting field information, answering citizen inquiries, and responding to service requests.
Performs inspections on soils, asphalt, concrete, storm sewer, water lines, sanitary sewers, structures, etc.
Reviews, inspects, and enforces erosion control measures on construction sites.
Reviews construction plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Projects. Reviews construction plans for public improvements in subdivision and rights-of-way.
Serves as leader and positive role model to other team members and Construction Inspectors and acts as representative of the City on construction sites.
Inspects private property, streets, and rights-of-way to determine repair or construction needs. Inspects public way work for conformance to city specifications.
Evaluates construction sites and rights of way to assess infrastructure needed.
Assists and trains other inspection staff in methods of construction inspection including testing, specifications, policies and procedures.
Inspects public sidewalks to ensure compliance with snow removal ordinance. Issues warnings and summons for non-compliance.
Maintains records of labor, equipment and materials used on City projects utilizing required project forms, job diaries and the computer.
Performs detention pond inspections
Prepares reports and cost estimates.
Evaluates material test results and takes appropriate follow-up actions.
Directs the work efforts of one or more temporary, part-time, or seasonal employees assigned to perform inspection duties on projects for which the Construction Inspector has primary responsibility.
Must be able to interact with others in a positive manner.
Requires regular and prompt attendance.
Must maintain and utilize City-provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when conducting activities where the employee is exposed to risks above those encountered in a traditional office setting. If injured on-the-job due to failure to utilize PPE a safety violation can be taken.
IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS
Survey roads and construction sites utilizing surveying equipment.
Performs materials testing.
Performs water quality testing.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Supervision Received
Receives general supervision from the Public Works Construction Coordinator.
Supervision Given:
Directs work efforts of variable, part-time or seasonal workers. Train all levels of Construction Inspectors.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School diploma or equivalent
Experience
Minimum of seven years experience performing construction inspection duties and interpreting, reviewing, and producing construction plans and specifications.
Minimum of 7 years combined experience in construction inspections, surveying soils and materials testing or related education.
Project management and survey experience required.
Experience in supervision of subordinate construction inspection personnel required.
Proven progression in performance as a Construction Inspector II with a minimum rating of Developing or better for first one to two years and a Successful rating for the most recent two years based on the City of Lakewood’s Performance Review and Development system.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
A.C.I. certification as a Concrete Construction Inspector.
A.C.I. certification as a Concrete Field Testing Technician — Grade I
American Traffic Safety Services Association Certification as a Traffic Control Supervisor.
Colorado Asphalt Paving Association Certification as a Lay-Down Technician.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to take complex projects from inception to completion with minimal supervision.
Ability to handle complex problems with minimal supervision.
Ability to be proactive, recognize potential problems and offer solutions.
Ability to use insight, knowledge and experience to monitor construction activity to help minimize on-site problems.
Ability to interact effectively with large groups of people and be the main contact for contractors, citizen groups, developers and others.
Ability to use proper safety procedures at work sites.
Ability to communicate effectively and establish constructive working relationships with City personnel, contractors, members of the public and a diversity of special interest groups.
Ability to learn and operate all equipment listed.
Experience performing math and trigonometric functions necessary to determine quantities and estimates.
Ability to work in enclosed spaces such as storm sewer pipes measuring 48 inches in diameter or greater.
Ability to work effectively with deadlines; disagreements with developers, contractors and citizens; public complaints about construction projects; and enforcing City ordinances.
Ability to use a personal computer and keyboard; ability to use spreadsheet software.
Post-job offer physical offer may be required.
Heavy Work: Exerting over 50 lbs up to 100 lbs occasionally, and up to 50 lbs frequent, and 10-20 lbs constantly to move objects
PHYSICAL DEMAND
• Bend or position self to move items from higher place to lower place or vice versa
• Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels up to 50 lbs.
• Lift, carry, push, pull, move, or position from all levels over 51 lbs. with assistance
• Sit, stand or be stationary
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, balance, turn or twist all of which may include awkward positions on both even and uneven terrain
• Talk, hear, converse, communicate, or exchange information
• Use of hands and/or fingers in a repetitive motion to handle, pinch, reach, grasp, move, feel, and inspect, etc.
• Vision to include distance, depth perception, peripheral and color
• Walk, ascend or descend on both even and uneven terrain
Environmental Conditions may include
• Confined spaces
• Extreme cold or heat
• Frequent vibrations due to equipment use
• Fumes or airborne particles
• Moderate to extremely loud noise environment
• Outdoor weather conditions
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Wet or humid conditions
• Work in high, precarious places
Physical Requirements:
• Lifting and moving heavy objects could exceed 100 pounds a distance of up to 10 feet with assistance when needed.
• Moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds a distance of up to 100 feet with assistance when needed.
• Hearing and Vision test
Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.