Construction Inspector I/II Job Arlington area,Texas USA,Construction

POSITION SUMMARY

This is an intermediate-level inspection position involving the continuous on-site inspection of municipal-type construction of new facilities for the Authority with the purpose of determining that such facilities are completed in accordance with the details of the plans and specifications. Work may be assigned by the Construction Inspector Supervisor or Construction Inspector II.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Inspects the construction of all new facilities for the Authority for the purpose of determining that such facilities are completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.

2. Coordinates various tests of material and equipment such as concrete slump test, compression test, and soil density test where needed.

3. Advises the Construction Inspector II or the Construction Inspector Supervisor when corrections are not made by the contractor.

4. Keeps a daily log of all activities, weather conditions, quantities of work, etc. The daily log must be annotated daily in the project management system online and submitted to the immediate supervisor each day for review and publishing to the project site. A hardcopy of the written daily log may be kept by each inspector in a provided the hardcopy does not contain entries in conflict with what is kept online.
Daily log activities should include quantities installed, crew members present, the weather at the beginning and end of each workday, equipment on-site, equipment used that day, testing that took place that day, and any discrepancies that were identified that day.

5. Verifies the quantity of work accomplished on each monthly estimate, sign and recommend for payment.

6. Remains available to the Contractor during all working hours for the purpose of resolving questions that may arise concerning the details of construction. May require extended work hours and weekend work hours.

7. Ensures that construction activities are confined to certified easements or project sites and that special conditions of easement grants are fulfilled.

8. When necessary, reviews contractor’s weekly payrolls and interviews contractor’s employees for compliance with Davis-Beacon requirements.

9. Coordinates contractor’s activities with project plant operations.

11. Employees assigned to this position are classified as essential personnel. Essential personnel are required to report to work when scheduled during departmental and/or emergency situations including, but not limited to, extended periods of inclement weather when travel may be difficult. This position is essential because in the absence of sufficient personnel, the plant cannot operate safely.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not regularly provide work leadership or full personnel management to any employees.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

No significant financial responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION (required level of education)

High school diploma or GED. Sixty college credit hours in the field of math and/or physics is preferred.

EXPERIENCE (minimum years and types of related experience required)

Four years of on-the-job training with four years in construction-related work.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Texas driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE

Basic math.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

This position performs duties with minimal supervision and is responsible for its own work. Must possess the ability to recognize potential problems through various testing methods and correct or notify appropriate personnel. Must be able to communicate effectively with contractors and co-workers.

GUIDANCE RECEIVED

Receives periodic supervision and uses guidelines/range of procedures. Follows periodic direct instructions and guidelines, uses policies and procedures that require some interpretation. Problems that cannot be addressed through an existing guideline, policy, or procedure are referred to a supervisor or more senior position. The incumbent must exercise judgment about whether to:

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions include exposure to weather and chemical hazards. The position may require relocation for an extended period.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Surveyor's transit, survey level, steel tape, camera, laptop, coating tools, and electrical metering.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Construction Inspector I​/II

Construction Inspector I/II