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Kitsap County CONSTRUCTION PROJECT INSPECTOR - ROADS DIVISION in East Port Orchard, Washington
Join the Kitsap County Roads Division of Public Works and be part of a longstanding legacy of project delivery excellence. In this role, you'll be directly involved in constructing the roads that will shape our communities' future.
As the Construction Inspector/Senior Engineer Technician for Public Works Roads, you will:
- Be the eyes and ears of quality assurance on diverse construction projects, ensuring every improvement meets the highest standards through hands-on inspection of construction projects.
- Lead complex multi-stakeholder coordination on active construction sites, managing relationships between public and private utilities, contractors, other county departments, residents, and the general public to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Take ownership of project documentation and compliance creating the official record of construction progress through daily tracking, progress photography, and detailed quality assurance documentation that protects public investment.
- Bridge the gap between design and reality by interpreting contract plans and specifications in the field, making real-time recommendations for revisions, and ensuring constructability while maintaining compliance with county standards and regulations.
- Serve as the public face of construction projects in your community, responding to technical questions from residents, coordinating and ensuring public safety throughout the construction process.
- Shape the future of county infrastructure by contributing to pre-construction planning, utility coordination, quality control reviews, and applying lessons learned from previous projects to continuously improve construction standards.
*What you bring: *
Technical Foundation: Associate's degree in engineering or related field experience, providing the analytical and technical knowledge base essential for complex construction inspection and quality assurance.
Hands-On Construction Experience: Minimum 5 years of related engineering or construction experience, with deep understanding of both vertical construction (buildings, renovations, roofing) and horizontal construction (utilities, stormwater, paving).
Proven Leadership Skills: At least 1 year of experience leading crews or serving as technical project lead, demonstrating your ability to coordinate teams and manage complex construction activities.
Field Inspection Expertise: Experience with