Overview
Engineering Inspector Jobs in Portsmouth, USA at City of St. Charles, MO
Salary: $56,459.26 – $72,684.37 Annually
Location : Portsmouth, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: FY
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Statement of the Job & Essential Functions
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Under general supervision, this position inspects municipal construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, codes and related regulations. Reports to Engineering Superintendent.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs inspections of municipal construction projects, to include construction and renovation of public buildings, parking decks, athletic fields, roadway projects, utilities and drainage, and Right of Way (ROW) work associated with subdivision and site plans.
Ensures project work adheres to sound construction methods, city standards, regulations, project specifications and codes; identifies noncompliance and corrective action measures; makes field decisions to accommodate unforeseen conditions, changes plans to meet field conditions, and informs Engineers and Engineering Superintendent of changes to conditions and progress of projects; approves or rejects driveway and sidewalk placements; monitors erosion and sediment control on projects.
Ensures contractors properly interpret specifications and drawings; monitors work while in progress; approves and/or rejects final work; monitors projects as to calculations of quantities and cost to keep project within budget funds; investigates and responds to public inquiries; prepares and files daily job reports to document progress of project and problems encountered, work related to inspections, site reports, materials, driveway and concrete logs and erosion and sediment reports, etc.;
and confirms contractors working on the city Right of Way have permits, and the approved traffic control plan as needed; coordinates scheduling with other departments. Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs other related work as required. Individual assignments will be determined by supervisor based on current workload and department needs.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Knowledge of Job: Has general knowledge of the principles, regulations/codes and methodologies of inspecting construction projects. Is able to inspect projects in progress and determine compliance with specifications, code and plans. Is able to understand and interpret oral and written instructions. Is able to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interacts with all departments, co-workers and the public.
Quantity of Work: Maintains effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities as described under “Essential Job Functions.”
Dependability: Assumes responsibility for doing assigned work and for meeting deadlines. Completes assigned work on or before deadlines in accordance with directives, policies, standards and prescribed procedures. Accepts accountability for meeting assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
Attendance: Attends work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absences and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be done and initiates proper and acceptable direction for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies problems or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to problems or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures with minimum errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice and researches problems, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified i.e., poor communications, variance with policy or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation between all staff persons within the department.
Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with supervisors and staff for mutual and departmental benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all department employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships with department employees and managers in other departments to project a good…
Title: Engineering Inspector
Company: City of St. Charles, MO
Location: Portsmouth, USA
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