Senior Infrastructure Inspector

TOWN OF APEX
invites applications for the position of:
Senior Infrastructure Inspector

EXPECTED HIRING RANGE: $73,291.50 - 89,766.56
WORK LOCATION: 105-A Upchurch St, Apex, NC 27502 USA
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
POSTING CLOSING DATE:  August 19, 2026 at 7pm

Are you committed to safeguarding the quality, reliability, and future sustainability of public infrastructure? The Town of Apex is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Inspector to lead policy-setting efforts, oversee complex work, and ensure top‑tier quality control of Contractor and Developer‑installed utilities before they become Town‑maintained assets.

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Performs complex work, policy setting and managing; acting as quality control for Contractor/Developer installed utility's that the Town of Apex is planning on taking over and maintaining at future dates; supervising new projects, where Town of Apex is going to have easements and helping keep a positive relationship between Apex residents and new development.

This position reports to the Infrastructure Inspections Manager. Requires little or no direction on work subject only to policy or strategic guidance.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• Reviews plans and construction drawings for adherence to construction codes and engineering specifications; approves minor revisions to plans; and inspects for deviations and errors and assures conformance to codes.
• Inspects construction work in progress and upon completion for quality of work and adherence to approved plans and specifications; verifies construction materials; interprets results of soils and material testing; and ensures engineer certifications before Town acceptance of projects.
• Works with other Town departments to ensure Capital Projects (greenways, roads, sidewalks, etc.) are constructed to Town Standards.
• Completes field paperwork as required for Capital Projects to secure funding.
• Coordinates final inspections and notifies other Town departments.
• Corresponds with developers, engineers, and others regarding deficiencies in plans and specifications based on consistency with Town needs and specifications.
• Conducts pre-construction meetings; meets with contractors, engineers, owners, project managers and architects and reviews and explains construction requirements; and provides updates on status of Town acceptance of public works facilities and infrastructure.
• Assists with receiving and disbursement of financial guarantees for residential and commercial projects.
• Maintains log and records work activities and field findings; ensures that as-builts are submitted upon completion of project; verifies as-builts based on field records; and indicates recommendation for acceptance of new lines and systems.
• Answers public inquiries and complaints concerning streets, driveways, storm water, grading and water and sewer projects
• Assigns work to other inspectors in the absence of the Infrastructure Inspector Supervisor; provides training; assures consistency of work; and assists in unusual and difficult construction situations.
• Takes aerial pictures and documents progress of Town projects.
• Helps to make Town of Apex documentaries and information films.
• Markets, documents post construction, collects traffic engineering data, completes emergency documenting and coordinating, helps with fire and rescue.
• Completes water tower and inaccessible outfall inspections (flooded).
• Performs related tasks as required.

WHAT SETS YOU UP FOR SUCCESS:
Position requires an Associate’s degree and a minimum of four (4) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

WHAT SETS YOU APART:

A degree and/or field experience in Water, Sewer, Storm, Roadway, Sidewalk and Project Management.

GET TO KNOW APEX:
Known as "The Peak of Good Living", the Town of Apex is a rapidly growing Wake County municipality with a current population of more than 84,000 and has been ranked as one of Money Magazine's Best Place to Live in America.  Our current workforce is comprised of over 740 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff.  Our Human Resources Department - with the support and confidence of Town leadership - is committed to providing best-in-class HR programs for our employees, with a mission to create a culture of empowerment and accountability that maximizes individual and organizational potential. We offer a generous benefit package and have a highly competitive compensation program.  More than that, the Town i