Senior Construction Inspector (6319) – Citywide (U00054)

Company Description

• Application Opening: July 31, 2026
• Application Filing Deadline: August 17, 2026
• Annual Salary: $138,450 - $168,324
• Recruitment ID: (U00054) (REF60603S)

THIS IS A CITYWIDE EXAM

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

Note: This is a Citywide recruitment and its resulting eligible list score report may be used to fill positions in various SFPUC divisions and other city departments.

Job Description

The Senior Construction Inspector oversees construction inspection work performed in conjunction with public works construction projects and assigns and supervises the work of construction inspectors in the inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans, specifications, applicable codes and safety regulations. Engineering construction inspection includes, but is not limited to, the following activities: earthwork and paving, roadway renovation and improvement, water supply and sewer collection pipeline, portland cement concrete, protective coating, pile driving, drilled piers, tunneling/jacking, trackwork, track improvements, power distribution and transmission systems, electrical overhead contact systems, signal, control and data acquisition systems, radio and telecommunications systems, including fiber optic networks, power substations, vehicle modifications and retrofits, bridges, ADA retrofits and facilities, building renovation and improvements, operating equipment, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, electrical and mechanical work, and landscaping and irrigation work.

The essential job functions of the Senior Construction Inspector include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assigns and supervises the work of construction inspectors in the inspection of construction projects to ensure compliance with contract plans and specifications, applicable codes, and safety regulations.
• Anticipates workloads and develops staffing plans; trains and evaluates performance of staff.
• Prepares and maintains project documentation and controls including daily reports, force accounts, materials testing, and other construction records for complex and difficult construction projects.
• 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.
• Resolves disputes and difficult problems, and responds to complaints from the public that require resolution at the senior level.
• Ensures that a quality assurance/ quality control program for each project is developed and enforced.
• Supervises construction inspectors in the verification and preparation of quantity and progress estimates for progress payments and change order work.
• Reports safety and traffic hazards, defective work and debris to the contractor for correction and ensures that the contractor corrects deficiencies.
• Initiates, prepares, estimates, reviews and negotiates change orders.
• Drives a vehicle to inspection sites.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Two (2) years of verifiable full-time experience equivalent to the level of City and County of San Francisco class 6318 Construction Inspector; OR

2. Six (6) years of verifiable full-time experience in construction inspection work ensuring that plans and specifications are complied with, and the workmanship and material used meet specifications.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Desirable Qualifications:

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process when candidates are referred for hiring.

• Experience underground street utility construction and installation related to water main distribution pipes and other water system surface and underground utilities
• Experience in inspection of water pipelines, dist