Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform material tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervision of details. Essential Duties: The essential duties for the Construction Inspector II include:Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans or airport closure plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plandevelopment by others.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Additional duties for Construction Inspector III include:Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specificationsAnalyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.Prepares monthly and final estimates.Coordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
