E094 Construction Inspector II or III

Construction Inspector

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. Trains others. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform material tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.

Essential Duties :

• Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.
• 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.
• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans or airport closure plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Prepares monthly and final estimates.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
• Serves as a lead worker or project leader.
• Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.

Additional duties for a Construction Inspector III include :