Principal Engineering Construction Inspector – Roads & Transportation

Personnel Board of Jefferson County

. Examine and review construction and maintenance project plans for compliance with laws, regulations, and professional standards .

Posted 10/18/2026full-timeAlabama • United StatesLead💰 $57,075 - $88,524 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inspecting construction and maintenance projects for compliance with regulations and standards, while effectively supervising staff and communicating project status to stakeholders. Proficient in advanced mathematical calculations for construction project assessments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Construction InspectionProject Compliance ReviewSupervisory ExperienceAdvanced Mathematical CalculationsPublic Infrastructure Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Construction Project InspectionMathematical CalculationsQuality AssuranceContract Specification AdherenceConstruction Material Evaluation

Soft Skills

CommunicationStaff TrainingFeedback ProvisionWork Distribution

Certifications & Qualifications

Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Public Works ProjectsInfrastructure InspectionsConstruction RegulationsUtility ManagementConstruction Site Safety

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Examine and review construction and maintenance project plans for compliance with laws, regulations, and professional standards
Conduct and oversee inspections of public infrastructure projects, including drainage structures, roads, bridges, subdivisions, utilities, sanitary sewers, and wastewater treatment plants
Review inspectors' reports and approve contractors' work and payments
Ensure appropriate quality and quantity of construction materials are used or removed according to specifications
Communicate project status and utility information to project engineers, contractors, attorneys, and the general public
Attend pre-construction meetings and examine utilities, maps, and drawings to prepare for inspections
Supervise staff by assigning and distributing work, monitoring progress, providing feedback, and training
Engage in professional development and maintain knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Driver's license
Experience inspecting the work performed in the construction of civil or public works projects to ensure adherence to contract specifications
Experience calculating quantities, areas, volumes, and grades for construction projects using advanced mathematical calculations, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
Supervisory work experience including assigning and reviewing work, guiding and directing staff, and training
Moderate physical exertion, including occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 75 pounds
Ability to work in office settings and at external construction worksites and government facilities
Ability to work around weather conditions, roadway traffic, and active construction sites

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
Generous paid holidays
Sick leave
Vacation leave