Sr. Construction Inspector

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Sr. Construction Inspector

Thomaston - Thomaston, GA 30286 US (Primary)

High School

Job Type

Full-time

Frequent Travel Required

The SENIOR CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR performs advanced technical work supporting higher level technicians and engineers in function areas such as construction inspection and surveying; scheduling and status; roadway design; traffic signal equipment; traffic signalization and geometrics; materials sampling; inspection and testing. Work usually involves a significant amount of decision making and use of independent judgment and may include providing work directions to others.

• Employees may perform independent complex inspections on roadways and structure construction processes and materials to assure compliance with the construction contract.
• Employees may perform moderately complex inspections or supervise other inspectors conducting routine and standardized inspections.
• Work may include inspecting asphalt or concrete for acceptable materials and mix; pavement for proper spreading, rolling, depth, alignment and compaction; roadways and structures for conformance to plans, and specifications, structural materials and members; placement of culverts; structural operations such as foundation excavation; placement of piling, reinforcing and structural steel, concrete and backfill; and traffic control and erosion control devices.
• Candidate should be familiar with the Georgia Department of Transportation's (GDOT) Pavement Condition Evaluation System (PACES) in order to perform pavement evaluations of roadways.
• Able to understand the terminology and types of defects that can be found on a pavement and to define various levels of severity.
• Able to take field notes, measurements, and observations such that pavement condition reports can be produced in the office.
• Able to make recommendations for repair and maintenance needs of the roadway.
• Familiar with roadway construction cost estimates in accordance with GDOT's standard items.
• Employees may also perform the more complex variety of calculations and computations.
• Employees may perform documentation duties, which may include field measurements of pay items as well as other required documentation.
• Capable of reviewing specifications and contract documents to understand required construction procedures; able to research the Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications as necessary to gain clarity or additional needed information.
• Assist with training junior Construction Inspector on field inspections procedures and reporting requirements
• Provide Construction Inspector guidance as related to performing project inspections, requirements, resolution of quality of work issues in the field
• Understand project budgets and monitor inspection time vs revenue available
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED plus 5 years of progressive transportation technical experience
• Degree in civil engineering technology from an accredited two-year technical college plus 5 years of progressive transportation technical experience
• Equivalent combination of training and directly related experience
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate in English with internal and external clients
• Basic math skills
• Valid driver’s license required; must have satisfactory driving…