CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INSPECTION SUPERVISOR - CAPITAL FACILITIES

The Public Works Capital Facilities Division is excited to announce an opportunity for a Construction Management Inspection Supervisorto join our team.

This role is your chance to oversee a wide variety of capital construction projects across county-owned facilities from office buildings to detention facilities to parks and stormwater infrastructure. If you enjoy leading teams, solving complex construction challenges, and working in both field and office environments, this position offers a rewarding next step in your career.

What You’ll Do, as the Construction Management Inspection Supervisor, you will:

• Lead and Mentor: Oversee and support inspection staff, review daily reports, and provide technical guidance on construction, contract questions, and field issues.
• Ensure Quality: Oversee quality assurance for capital construction projects, ensuring work meets contract plans, specifications, and all applicable regulations.
• Construction Activities: Monitor field work, review inspector documentation, respond to contractor questions (including RFIs), and ensure compliance from project award through closeout.
  
• Coordinate and Communicate: Serve as a primary point of contact for contractors, utilities, regulatory agencies, and the public. Lead pre-construction and progress meetings and coordinate project staffing
• Financial Oversight: Support the Construction Manager with construction budget tracking, review of contractor payments, and negotiation of change orders.
• Public Engagement: Partner with Public Outreach staff to inform the community about upcoming and ongoing construction and respond to citizen inquiries.

What You Bring:

• Education:Associate’s degree in construction technology or management (or equivalent experience), and
  
• Experience: At least 4 years in construction inspection, code compliance, or plan review (ideally in vertical and horizontal construction, inspection, Mechanical/electrical Plumbing systems (MEP)) , including 2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of roadway construction and inspection practices.
• Preferred Experience:Experience using cloud based construction software such as Procore or similar technology..

Note: Relevant work experience is essential and may substitute for educational requirements.

Why This Role Matters

Capital construction projects directly impact the safety, functionality, and longevity of county facilities used every day by the community. As the Construction Management Inspection Supervisor, you will ensure projects are delivered to the highest standards, safeguard public investment, and help shape the future of Kitsap County’s built environment.

• Who May Apply: This position is openly to employees in the Public Works Department in regular budgeted positions. Applications will be screened for qualifications and completion of all the required materials and forms. The most competitive applicants may be contacted for further steps in the selection process, which may include testing for office and computer skills.
• This position is classified is exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
• This position is non-represented and covered under the Kitsap County Personnel Manual. Internal applicants should be aware that a change in union status or bargaining unit may impact your benefits and accruals. Please contact Human Resources if you have questions.
• Driving Requirements
  • The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy of the current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment. The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
    • Category 1: operates County-owned vehicle, and
    • Category 2: Driver may operate a personal vehicle as an essential function for official County business. Any employee using a personal vehicle on official County business shall be required to maintain auto liability insurance, in addition to having a valid driver's license.
• Report for duty on time and remain at work until the end of their scheduled shift even if an inclement weather event or emergency is declared as an “Essential Employee” under the Public Works Inclement Weather/Emergency Response policy.
  
• Prior to employment, the successful candidate must:
  • Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university or business school, if education is being used to meet the minimum qualifications.
  • Pass all job-related examinations/tests necessary to demonstrate required knowledge, skills and abilities, as determined by the hiring authority at time of job posting.
  • Authorize and complete a criminal background check. Information received is reviewed on a case-by-case basis and will not necessarily remove a candidate from consideration.
• Kitsap County is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please contact our Human Resources Office.
• Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the application materials submitted. Per RCW 42.56.250, all applications for public employment, including the names of applicants, resumes, and other related materials submitted with respect to an applicant are exempt from public inspection.
• This recruitment is being used to fill an existing open position, and may be used to fill future openings for up to six (6) months.
• Flexible hours are available, as approved by management.