Construction Inspector – Project Delivery - Public Works (6318 PEX)

Company Description

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Application Deadline: Wednesday February 11, 2026 11:59PM (PST)
Salary Range: $123,136 - $149,682 Annually
Recruitment ID: PEX-6318-162276, RTF0162275-01131330

Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt (PEX), Category 18: This is not a permanent appointment. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and shall not exceed 36 months.

San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org/about to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Public Works currently has vacancies for Construction Inspector (6318) within the Project Delivery Division – Bureau of Construction Management.

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Construction Inspector performs inspections on Public Works construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, applicable codes, and safety regulations. Responsibilities include monitoring and documenting construction activities such as earthwork and paving, roadway renovation, water supply and sewer pipelines, Portland Cement concrete, protective coatings, pile driving, drilled piers, tunneling/jacking, trackwork and improvements, power distribution and transmission systems, electrical overhead contact systems, signal and control systems, telecommunications including fiber optic networks, power substations, vehicle modifications, bridges, ADA retrofits, building renovations, operating equipment, HVAC systems, electrical and mechanical work, and landscaping and irrigation. The inspector enforces safety standards, maintains detailed inspection records, prepares reports, and coordinates with contractors and project teams to resolve issues and ensure quality workmanship and compliance with all applicable regulations.

Important and Essential Duties:
Your duties as a Construction Inspector may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Monitors and inspects the work of contractors for compliance with plans, specifications, schedules, and safety regulations.
• Prepares project documentation including daily reports, force accounts, materials testing, and other construction records.
• Participates in and/or conducts planning, preconstruction, coordination, progress, scheduling, and field staff meetings.
• Reviews plans, specifications, submittals, shop drawings, change orders, constructability reviews, and contract closeout records.
• Assists in detecting and resolving disputes and/or problems and responds to complaints from the public.
• Ensures that all required tests, operations, measurements, and inspections are scheduled, ordered, satisfactorily completed, and documented for QA/QC compliance.
• Verifies and prepares quantity and progress estimates for progress payments.
• Maintains records on unit price quantities, labor, equipment, and progress for change order work.
• Reviews and approves change orders for implementation.
• Makes field measurements and maintains as-built drawings records.
• Conducts and/or witnesses testing of contract material, equipment, and installations.
• Reports safety and traffic hazards, defective work, and debris to the contractor for correction and enforces compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinates with contractors, engineers, and project managers to resolve issues and maintain project progress.
• May monitor the excavatio