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 materials 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:Construction Inspector I: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 specificationsMonitors 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.Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.Supports district maintenance personnel in charge of district routine maintenance inspections.Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Construction Inspector II:In addition to the aboveHandles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Construction Inspector III:In addition to the aboveEnsures prompt notification and/or repair of any deterioration or damage that could be hazardous to the traveling public or more costly to repair if neglected.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.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
