Assistant Civil Construction Inspector; highways & roads

Assistant Civil Construction Inspector (highways & roads) - (190843)

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We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR’s Field Services team, you’ll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what’s designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients’ visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence.

In the role of Assistant Civil Construction Inspector (Highways & Roads), we’ll count on you to perform the following functions and responsibilities:

• Assist the Caltrans Resident Engineer in all aspects of required field and office engineering work, including inspection of non-structural construction operations; inspection of traffic control system compliance; contract change order (CCO) preparation, review, and analysis; and Water Pollution Control Program (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) enforcement.
• Review, inspect, and approve traffic control systems, including lane closures, in accordance with Caltrans’ standards and requirements. Personnel reviewing, inspecting, and approving traffic control system work shall have one (1) year demonstrated experience in such work.
• Utilize equipment used in roadway construction inspection, surveying, field testing of construction materials, and construction office engineering.
• Apply knowledge of computers, computer applications, and software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
  Critical Path Method (CPM) software such as Primavera Project Planner (P3, P6) and Sure Trak or updated versions;
  Scheduler Analyzer Pro; and Microsoft Project.
• Communicate effectively and supervise as required.
• Monitor labor compliance.
• Understand subcontracting laws and policies.
• Apply the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program and the General Permit.
• Apply Caltrans Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and Construction Manual.
• Obtain proper background clearance when performing work on or near the rail system.
• Assist in preparation of Resident Engineers for the Dispute Review Board (DRB) position papers and meetings.
• Assist Resident Engineers to respond to preliminary claim findings and prepare for Dispute Review Board (DRB).
• Prepare Claims files, documents and reports.
• Keep complete, accurate, and concise records of the work and quantities.
• Perform other duties as needed.

• Relevant industry certifications.
• Experience in highway/roadway construction inspection.
• Ability to interpret construction schedules.

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent. (Candidates with 8 years of relevant construction inspection experience may substitute experience for a high school diploma)
• A minimum of 3 years experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Proven problem‑solving and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.
• HDR's Drug and Alcohol Policy supports our commitment to employee safety and exceeding client requirements. The Drug and Alcohol Policy prohibits the use of drugs or alcohol while on HDR or client premises, or while otherwise engaged in HDR business. This position may require a successful drug‑screen prior to hire and thereafter, based on client requirements and applicable country, state…