CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INSPECTOR

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs inspections of facilities such as streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, driveways, catch basins, storm and sanitary sewers, street lights, traffic signals and controls, irrigation systems, rough and fine grading and related public works, parks and recreation and local agency projects
• Reviews plans, maps, specifications, soils reports, materials testing laboratory reports, contracts and other documents to ensure conformance with federal, state, County and industry codes and regulations
• Notes changes required and follows up as necessary
• Interprets, explains and enforces regulations, ordinances and policies to developers, contractors, representatives of other agencies and the public
• Confers with County architects, engineers and inspection staff regarding possible changes to plans and problem resolution
• Inspects safety aspects, including barricades, of jobs in progress; encourages contractors to observe applicable safety rules and regulations
• Checks plans, pay requests and construction documents for mathematical accuracy
• Maintains logs of inspection performed; prepares periodic and special reports as required
• Estimates progress payments due on contracts for public works projects; assists in contract close-out negotiations
• Retains plans and specifications until project completion; checks "as-built" plans for completeness and accuracy
• Uses a variety of engineering and survey tools and equipment
• Operates a County vehicle to travel to and from job sites
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team
• May serve as inspector-in-charge of a construction project; including reviewing the work of consulting inspectors
• May perform routine field testing of construction materials

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Mobile to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and to drive a motor vehicle in order to travel to and from work sites
• Strength and stamina to inspect various public work projects
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone or radio