AutoCAD, Building Regulations, Business Growth, Capital Project, City Government, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Construction Administration, Construction Inspection, Construction Management, Contract Management, Driver's License, Entertainment and Media, Establish Priorities, Federal Laws and Regulations, High School Diploma, Higher Education, Land Surveying, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Music, Natural Resources, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulations, Restaurant, Roadway Construction, Safety Standards, Spreadsheets, State Laws and Regulations, Surveying, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Theater Production, Time Management, Word Processing
The City of Lee's Summit is a thriving, progressive community situated 16 miles southeast of downtown Kansas City. With an estimated population of over 107,000, Lee's Summit has all the very best attributes of a small town while enjoying the amenities of a large city. Complemented by a growing business community and superior quality of life, Lee's Summit has become one of the largest cities in Missouri. Lee's Summit boasts an award-winning school system and holds national accreditations for its Parks and Recreation, Fire, Police and Public Works services. Lee's Summit has a strong appreciation for arts, culture and entertainment, making it a vibrant place to live and work. The cultural scene includes public art installations, musical performances, theatre productions and Fourth Friday Art Walks. Recently named America's Great Neighborhood by the American Planning Association, Lee's Summit's historic downtown district provides a unique network of restaurants, boutiques and businesses. Special events such as Oktoberfest and Downtown Days draw visitors from all over the Kansas City metro. Lee's Summit offers countless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. With 30 parks, 92 miles of trails and numerous regional lakes, most residents live within close proximity to a recreational activity. Lee's Summit continues to receive regional and national recognition for its endless amenities for residents of all ages. Among the notable recognitions, the city received gold certification as a Community for all Ages and was designated a Walk Friendly Community and Bicycle Friendly Community.
Under the general supervision of the Construction Manager, the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Resident Inspector performs technical construction inspection for Capital Improvement Projects in the following areas: structures, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, street, signals, lighting, sidewalks and driveways, to ensure compliance with the Contract Documents, including all State and Federal Standards. The CIP Resident Inspector is also responsible for many facets of contract administration, including the measurement and tracking of all constructed items in accordance with the contract documents. On occasion, the CIP Resident Inspector may provide inspection services on Development related projects.
Starting pay: $24.61 per hour
- High School diploma/GED
- Five (5) years' experience in construction and/or construction inspection
- Experience in construction management and administration is preferred
- Missouri Department of Natural Resources Class D Water or Wastewater or DS I, II, or III License required within one year of hire
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade 1 certification required within one year of hire
- Valid Driver's License
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Interpret pertinent Federal, State and Local laws, codes and regulations.
- Ability to maintain detailed inspection and pay Quantity diaries meeting the requirement detailed in the States LPA Manual.
- Knowledge of heavy construction methods, construction standards, basic engineering design practices, and land surveying.
- Ability to use basic survey equipment or successful completion of a college-level basic surveying class.
- Accepted safety standards, skills and methods of construction for roadways and utilities.
- Basic computer skills in word procession, spreadsheets, and databases. Knowledge of AutoCad helpful but not required Read and Interpret complex construction plans.
- Apply technical knowledge and follow proper inspection techniques to examine workmanship and detect deviations from plans, regulations and standard construction practices.
- Ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
- Ability to work with and communicate effectively in oral and written form with contractor, other City departments, government agencies, and public.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Ability to enforce necessary regulations with firmness and tact.
- May be required to testify and prepare evidence in municipal and district courts.