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Construction Inspector

The Construction Inspector represents the interests of the client or project ownertypically public agenciesby performing quality assurance inspections on roadway and transportation infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Inspect, observe, and document roadway, highway, and bridge construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications, identifying and reporting discrepancies or conflicts in project documentation or field conditions.
• Collaborate with contractors and project staff to identify potential contract modifications and assist in the preparation of change orders when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, project engineers, and owners to resolve construction issues, deficiencies, and project concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate quality assurance testing of construction materials and components, including asphalt paving, earthwork, landscaping, steel reinforcement, concrete, striping, signage, drainage systems, traffic control, and stormwater management systems.
• Verify that testing procedures and frequencies comply with the approved Quality Assurance Plan and project specifications.
• Interact regularly with contractors, inspectors, surveyors, materials testing personnel, and members of the public as needed.
• Prepare accurate daily reports documenting construction activities, site conditions, and compliance with contract requirements, including supporting photographic documentation when appropriate.
• Maintain detailed project documentation demonstrating compliance with contract requirements and verifying that materials incorporated into the work meet specified standards.
• Record field measurements and documentation necessary to support progress payments, material verification, and other contractual requirements.
• Perform routine calculations to support technical evaluations and project payment estimates.
• Monitor jobsite safety practices and communicate any observed safety concerns or deficiencies to the contractor or owner's representative. Verify that corrective actions are implemented and effective.