Senior Construction Inspector - Project Delivery - Public Works (6319 PEX)
5 days ago
San Francisco
Job DescriptionCompany Description Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below. Application Opening: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Application Deadline: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time, but no earlier than Monday, February 2, 2026 Salary Range: $135,746 - $165,022 Annually Recruitment ID: PEX-6319-162315, RTF0162314-01122482 Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt (PEX), Category 18: This is not a permanent appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and shall not exceed 36 months. San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens. Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more. Public Works currently has vacancies for Senior Construction Inspector (6319) within the Project Delivery Division – Bureau of Construction Management. Job Description Under general direction, the Senior Construction Inspector oversees and performs advanced construction inspection work on Public Works projects to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, codes, and safety regulations. This role includes supervising and mentoring inspection staff, coordinating with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders, and resolving complex technical issues in the field. Responsibilities include leading inspections for major engineering activities such as earthwork and paving, roadway improvements, water and sewer pipelines, Portland Cement concrete, protective coatings, pile driving, drilled piers, tunneling/jacking, trackwork, power distribution systems, electrical overhead contact systems, signal and control systems, telecommunications and fiber optic networks, power substations, vehicle modifications, bridges, ADA retrofits, building renovations, HVAC systems, electrical and mechanical work, and landscaping. The Senior Inspector ensures QA/QC compliance, reviews and approves inspection reports, monitors safety standards, and participates in contract administration, including change order review and constructability assessments. Important and Essential Duties: Your duties as a Senior Construction Inspector may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Understanding and interpreting contract plans and specifications to administer the contract., • Performing complex mathematical computations and applying results to inspection work., • Assigning and supervising the work of construction inspectors to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, codes, and safety regulations., • Anticipating workloads and developing staffing plans; training and evaluating staff performance., • Preparing and maintaining project documentation and controls, including daily reports, force accounts, materials testing, and other construction records for complex projects., • Participating in and/or conducting planning, preconstruction, coordination, progress, scheduling, and field staff meetings., • Reviewing plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, constructability reviews, and contract closeout records., • Coordinating with contractors, engineers, and stakeholders to resolve disputes and complex technical issues; responding to public complaints requiring senior-level resolution., • Developing and enforcing quality assurance/quality control programs for each project., • Supervising inspectors in verifying and preparing quantity and progress estimates for progress payments and change order work., • Monitoring project budgets and schedules to ensure compliance with contract requirements., • Reporting safety and traffic hazards, defective work, and debris to the contractor and ensuring timely correction., • Initiating, preparing, estimating, reviewing, and negotiating change orders., • Ensuring compliance with all applicable codes, permits, and environmental regulations., • Driving a vehicle to inspection sites.Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Experience: 1. Two (2) years of verifiable full-time experience equivalent to the level of City and County of San Francisco class 6318-Construction Inspector; OR 2 Six (6) years of verifiable full-time experience in construction inspection work insuring that plans and specifications are complied with, and the workmanship and material used meet specifications. Notes: 1. Most positions require a valid California driver’s license., 2. May be required to work under extreme weather conditions such as heat or cold, climb ladders, walk on uneven surfaces and/or stand for a long duration Note: One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment. Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring. • Experience serving as an owner’s representative for building construction projects., • Inspection experience on essential facilities such as hospitals, health centers, police stations, projects for unhoused, recreation centers, or similar critical infrastructure., • Experience coordinating third-party special inspections and material testing for building construction, including foundations and superstructures, to meet building permit requirements., • Possession of OSHA 30-Hour, HAZWOPER, or other applicable safety certifications., • Experience training staff in construction inspection practices and/or delivering training on construction safety topics., • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely in both written and oral formats. All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. Selection Procedures: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ): Candidates may be required to complete a Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) as part of the employment application. This SQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The SQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications. The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure. Additional Information Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: • Information About the Hiring Process, • Conviction History, • Employee Benefits Overview, • Equal Employment Opportunity, • Disaster Service Worker, • ADA Accommodation, • Right to Work, • Copies of Application Documents Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Kristi Sevilla, at . The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.