Structures Representative

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• Field oversight and inspection: Support Inspection Team to conduct risk‑based inspections throughout all phases of construction, from initial work to the final structure, to ensure compliance with contract documents and Caltrans standards.
• Technical review: Review and approve contractor submittals like shop drawings and action submittals, and perform calculations for elements like alignment, grade, and temporary works (e.g., falsework, shoring, column guying, bridge demolition, etc.).
• Contract and project administration: Handle technical and contractual administration, including monitoring project progress, coordinating with the Resident Engineer on payments, and responding to contractor requests.
• Coordination: Act as a liaison between the contractor, Caltrans Resident Engineer and Structures Senior Bridge Engineer, Caltrans METs, and other consultants, and potentially utility companies.
• Documentation and reporting: Prepare daily inspection reports, maintain accurate as‑built records, and ensure all project documentation, including material certifications, is complete and compliant.
• Safety: Monitor and enforce compliance with safety regulations and coordinate with a Structures Project Safety Coordinator for specialty work.

• A minimum of five (5) years of responsible experience performing the duties as a Structure Representative, or ten (10) years of responsible experience as an Assistant Structure Representative, for similar Caltrans and/or Caltrans Oversight projects involving construction of CIP PT Box Girder Bridges, Caltrans Standard and Modified Retaining Walls, Overhead Sign Structures, Machine Soil Mixing (MSM), Large Diameter CIDH Piles in Dry & Wet conditions using oscillators and/or temporary casings, independent review and analysis of temporary structures such as falsework, shoring, column guying, bridge removal / demolition, etc.
• Registered professional engineer licensed in the State of California in good standing with the California State Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists at all times while assigned to work on this contract and in the Task Orders.
• Possess a valid Driver's License.
• Possess a Standard First Aid Certificate.
• Possess a valid American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) or California Test Methods (CTM), or American Concrete Institute (ACI).
• Knowledge and experience with equipment used in structure construction inspection, surveying, and construction office engineering.
• Knowledge of computers, computer applications, and computer software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others);
  Critical Path Method (CPM) software such as Primavera Project Planner (P3, P6) and Sure Trak, or any updated version, as a minimum;
  Scheduler Analyzer Pro; and Microsoft Project.
• Knowledge and experience with principles of effective communication.
• Knowledge and experience with monitoring labor compliance.
• Knowledge and experience with subcontracting laws and policies.
• Knowledge and experience of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program and the General Permit.
• Knowledge of Caltrans Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and Construction Manual.
• Proper background clearance, as necessary, when performing work on or near the rail system.
• Experience in Dispute Review Board (DRB) meetings and preparing position paper.
• Knowledge and experience of analyzing construction claims and reviewing cost.
• Knowledge and experience in keeping complete,…