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 of a Construction Inspector I:Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management. Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendeesCalculates payments due contractors for work completed. Conducts project reviews and coordinates inspections with various inspectors and other district/division projectmanagers.Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed andmaterials meet required standards.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 safetystandards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades. Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.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 reportSupports district maintenance personnel in charge of district routine maintenance inspections.Prepares monthly and final estimates.Assists in engineering-related data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plandevelopment by others.Drives/travels to geographically separated fabrication plants/project sites to monitors program status; performunannounced inspection of operations, and problem resolutionEnsures fabricators build and repair bridges and related non-bridge highway structures in accordance with plans andspecificationsDocuments work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. Additional Duties of a Construction Inspector I:Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differencesPrepares and reviews correspondenceCoordinates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel
