Construction Inspector I

DESCRIPTION

Generally assigned to Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) projects, The Construction Inspector will be responsible for monitoring the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance.

Other inspector assignments may involve facility, building, roadway, structure, and transportation construction/renovation projects of moderate to considerable complexity and ensure compliance with contract terms and specifications.

Independently coordinates all phases of construction inspection of projects which are typically complicated by extensive traffic control, sensitive environmental concerns, or significant project coordination with property owners, utility companies, and local and federal government representatives.

Coordinates various phases of construction with the prime contractor and agency personnel; reviews and monitors contractors' plan of operation; and advises contractors of violations and recommends adjustments to operations.

Recommends changes to construction plans to meet field condition; makes field measurements of pay items and conducts materials testing; checks equipment; maintains and reviews comprehensive project records including daily diaries, material notebooks, as-built plans, pay quantity records, progress schedules, work orders, and monthly estimates; and reviews and monitors Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) documentation and compliance with Federal labor requirements/regulations for Federal-aid construction, ensuring contractor compliance with program requirements.

This position requires frequent contact with project engineers and field personnel to discuss and resolve field construction issues and to obtain technical guidance in specialty areas of engineering and inspections.

This position also requires frequent external contact with contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project inspection and resolve problems; with local government and law enforcement agencies to explain work under construction and coordinate traffic control; with suppliers to monitor receipt of materials; with utility companies to coordinate relocations and installation; and with the public to provide information and resolve issues.

Particularly, the successful candidate will:


* Review plans and specifications associated with assigned work on active construction contracts.


* Notify project engineer or project supervisor of apparent constructability issues or errors in plans.


* Oversee daily operations of contractor or subcontractor personnel to ensure that work is being performed in accordance with plans and specifications.


* Answer basic contractor questions about plan and specification requirements.


* Identify contractor means and methods that are inconsistent with plans and specifications, and discuss needed changes with the contractor as well as the project engineer or project supervisor.


* Make measurements and observations of work being performed to ensure accurate quantit...