Construction Inspector I or II

Construction Inspector I and II

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.

• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• 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.
• Prepares monthly and final estimates.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Advises supervisor of inspection activities and problems at plants and assists in coordinating inspections.
• Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.
• 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.
• Prepares monthly and final estimates.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

• Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.
• Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.
• Prepares and reviews correspondence.
• Coordin
  * ates inspection schedules, traffic control needs, and access issues directly with district personnel.
• Serves as a lead worker or project leader.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Education:

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

• No experience required. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent). Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and

Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

• Considerable knowledge of:
  • Methods for reviewing plans and specifications for compliance with requirements
  • Applicable inspection methods, procedures and techniques
  • Basic traffic management and control procedures
  • Applicable industry safety standards, guidelines, and specification codes
• Some knowledge of:
  • Reading and interpreting applicable plans, schematics, blueprints and maps
• Some skill in:
  • Scheduling work assignments
  • Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups, both internal and external
  • Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems

Education:

• High School Grad or Equivalent in general high school studies.

Experience:

• 1 year construction, construction inspection, engineering support, maintenance and repairs, materials or process inspection; or transportation engineering support related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent) . Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and

Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Applicable plans,…