Construction Inspector Supervisor in Chesapeake, Virginia at City of Chesapeake Human Resources

Starting Range: $64,765 – $96,338

(Salary is based on experience and qualifications).

The City of Chesapeake Department of Public Utilities is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector Supervisor to lead the inspection of water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the City. This position combines technical expertise, fieldwork, problem-solving, and team leadership, offering an opportunity to make a lasting impact on the community.

As Construction Inspector Supervisor, you will supervise the Construction Inspection team, oversee utility construction inspections, and ensure that projects comply with approved plans, specifications, contracts, and applicable standards. You will play an important role in coordinating utility installations, repairs, replacements, and system connections while protecting existing infrastructure and maintaining reliable public services.

Working closely with contractors, engineers, developers, City departments, and residents, you will help keep projects moving by identifying construction challenges, evaluating field conditions, and developing practical solutions. Responsibilities include reviewing inspection reports, verifying materials and acceptance testing, evaluating installed quantities, processing contractor invoices, and maintaining accurate construction records.

You will plan and coordinate daily construction inspection activities, provide technical guidance, mentor employees, and foster a collaborative, accountable, and safety-focused work environment. You will also support utility damage prevention efforts, apply knowledge of the Virginia Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act, and coordinate with utility locating and operations personnel to minimize service disruptions and protect the City’s infrastructure.

If you’re an experienced construction professional with strong technical skills, sound judgment, and a passion for leading others, we want to hear from you!

Apply today and let’s shape the future together!

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an associate’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this position requires a minimum of four years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards, Erosion and Sediment Inspector Certification, and may require additional VDOT Certifications in asphalt, concrete, soil and compactions, or other related areas. Depending on position, other State and/or City certification(s) may be required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

Medical Marijuana:
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.