Senior Signals Construction Inspector

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION:

Experience inspecting construction work activities for traffic signals and intelligent transportation systems (ITS) installations, with demonstrated increasing responsibility, of the same or similar type as that of the project to which the Construction Inspector II is assigned. Experience may be in the following sectors: transportation signals and ITS projects.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Responsible for monitoring the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for traffic signals and ITS projects of moderate to considerable complexity.
• Capable of overseeing system/software integration, testing, factory acceptance monitoring of Traffic Signals & ITS devices.
• Monitor software development and software/hardware upgrades for various Traffic Signal & ITS applications.
• The Signals inspector should have considerable knowledge of:

• The installation and construction of Traffic Signal and ITS projects.
• System/software integration, testing, factory acceptance monitoring of Traffic Signals and ITS devices.
• Monitoring of software development and software/hardware upgrades for various Traffic Signal and ITS applications.
• Working in a multi-disciplined ITS environment.
• Systems engineering, database technology, operating systems, transportation engineering, electrical and electronic engineering, LAN & WAN and telecommunications systems.
• Installation of fiber optic systems with experience splicing fiber optic cables.

Performs work of moderate to considerable difficulty.

• Performs field checks of all “red-line” as-built plans to assure completeness of the plans.
• Performs on-site field compliance inspection, quality assurance and progress monitoring at various construction projects for conformance to specifications and codes.
• Performs development of payment applications.
• Ensures that all maintenance and new construction is completed in accordance with the contract, plans and specifications, approved shop drawings, approved material lists, and permit requirements. Communicates with and advises contractors of discrepancies and the necessary actions to conform to the plans and specifications.
• Performs required materials testing.
• Performs basic to moderate surveying and necessary measurements to check line, grade and dimensions of roadway and structural elements and advises the contractor of any discrepancies.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with agency, contractor and MBP personnel.
• Performs final inspection, prepares punchlists, and ensures all items on the punchlist are completed or corrected by the contractor.
• Maintains project records including daily diaries documenting work performed by construction contractors which includes detailed locations of work, construction workforce, equipment, and materials records, as well as project photos and inspection reports. Reports may involve incorporation of basic to moderate algebraic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations and associated sketches. Reports are expected to include activities of the team member.
• May track submittals and requests for information. Maintains project correspondence.
• Performs various administrative duties required of MBP team members.
• Inspects grading projects, paving projects, demolitions projects, special design bridge projects, signal projects, signing projects, coating projects, utility projects, other special projects as assigned.
• Researches the proper inspection and construction methods to be prepared for inspection requirements.
• Reviews the performance of, and may assist in the oversight, training and development of Inspector I, Inspector Trainee and Interns/Co-ops, providing daily advising of necessary corrective actions to ensure teamwork, partnering and project success.
• Reviews and/or prepares daily reports for preparation of entries to the project diary, as-built plans, materials books, and work books.
• Prepares and checks construction project reports and monthly project estimates. Makes necessary corrections and forwards them to the appropriate parties.
• Assist in constructibility and bidability reviews.
• Monitors project budget and schedules.
• Assist in contractor’s monthly evaluations.
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