CONSTRUCTION PROJECT INSPECTOR - ROADS DIVISION

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 contract compliance monitoring on public works projects, including knowledge of construction trades, materials testing, and quality control procedures.
• Documentation and Communication Excellence: Strong skills in progress tracking, record keeping, and technical communication with diverse stakeholders from contractors to community members.
• Safety and Compliance Knowledge: Understanding of federal, state, and local construction standards and regulations, with ability to ensure consistent compliance across multiple project types.
• Public Works Project Experience: Preferred background in contract compliance monitoring, utility coordination, and managing the unique challenges of construction.