Construction Inspector

City of Bristol Job Description

Job Title: Construction Inspector Department(s): Public Works Code: 8 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Prepared: October 23, 2026

Summary Inspects various types of construction work to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Inspects all work performed by Contractors to ensure conformance with the plans and City standards. Measures distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts. Verifies levels, alignment, and elevation of installations. Observes work in progress to ensure that procedures followed and materials used conform to specifications. Examines workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standard and approves installation. Interprets blueprints and specifications for Contractor and discusses deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction. Records quantities of materials received or used during specified periods. Maintains daily log of construction and inspection activities and develops progress reports. Computes estimates of work completed and calculates payment for contractors. Drafts maps and plans for inclusion in City records. Prepares sketches of construction installations that deviate from blueprints and reports such changes for incorporation on master blueprints. Assists Excavation Inspector with Call Before You Dig duties including performing mark outs. Assists City Engineers and Chief Surveyor as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education: High school diploma (or GED).

Experience: Minimum of two years of relevant experience is required. Graduate from a technical high school may substitute for one year of relevant experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Driver's license required.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have intermediate knowledge of Database software; intermediate knowledge of Design software; intermediate knowledge of Spreadsheet software; and intermediate knowledge of Word Processing software.

Supervised By: This position is supervised by the Assistant City Engineer or assigned.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear; stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor environment; vibration; and fumes or airborne particles. Employee occasionally works in indoor or office environment.