Construction Inspector I-IIInspects 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. Construction Inspector IIIInspects 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. Trains others. 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 establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.Essential Duties: Construction Inspector ICalculates payments due contractors for work completed.Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.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.Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.Oversees construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; recommends change orders, extra work orders/supplemental agreements; reviews proposed change orders submitted by consultants; prepares reports.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Additional duties for Construction Inspector II include:Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnelPrepares and reviews correspondence.Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.Drives/travels to geographically separated fabrication plants/project sites to monitors program status; performunannounced inspection of operations, and problem resolution.Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.Additional duties for Construction Inspector III include:Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.Ensures prompt notification and/or repair of any deterioration or damage that could be hazardous to the traveling public.Performs engineering-related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and reviewactivities 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 specifications.Independently observes and inspects ongoing fabrication processes of structural steel bridge girders, pre-stressedconcrete bridge girders and other structural components.
