Civil Construction Inspector (Highways & Roads)

Overview

Inspect highway construction, traffic control, and compliance with Caltrans standards.

Key Responsibilities

• field inspection
• traffic compliance
• change orders
• storm water
• engineering support

Tasks

-Capable of assisting the Resident Engineer in all aspects of required field and office engineering work including, but not limited to the following: inspection of non-structura1 construction operations; inspection of traffic control system compliance; contract change order (CCO) preparation, review, and analysis; and Water Pollution Control Program (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) enforcement.

Requirements

• bachelor's degree
• ms office
• primavera
• caltrans
• problem solving
• construction inspection

What You Bring

-Proven problem-solving and documentation abilities -Knowledge and experience with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program and the General Permit. -Experience in assisting Resident Engineers to respond to preliminary claim findings and preparation for Dispute Review Board (DRB) and Dispute Resolution Advisor (DRA). -Knowledge and experience with Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and Small Business requirements including determining Commercially Useful Function (CUF) of a contractor or material supplier -Ability to work independently and as part of a team -Proper background clearance, as necessary, when performing work on or near the rail system. -Knowledge and experience in keeping complete, accurate, and concise records of the work and quantities. -Bachelor's Degree -Experience on Caltrans projects -Experience assisting Resident Engineers in preparation of the Dispute Review Board (DRB) and Dispute Resolution Advisor (DRA) position papers and meetings. -Knowledge and experience with principles of effective communication and supervision. -This position typically requires successfully passing drug-screening procedures prior to being hired; thereafter subject to random and cause drug and alcohol testing -Personnel reviewing, inspecting, and approving traffic control system work shall have one (1) year demonstrated experience in such work. -Knowledge and experience with monitoring labor compliance. Knowledge of subcontracting laws and policies. -Knowledge of Caltrans Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, and Construction Manual, -A minimum of 3 years experience -Knowledge and experience with equipment used in roadway construction inspection, surveying, field testing of construction materials, and construction office engineering. -Ability to interpret construction schedules -High School diploma or equivalent -Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook) -Knowledge of computers, computer applications, and computer software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others); Critical Path Method (CPM) software such as Primavera Project Planner (P3, P6) and SureTrak, or any updated version, as a minimum; Scheduler Analyzer Pro; and Microsoft Project. -Experience in preparation of Claims files, documents and reports. -Minimum 2yrs experience in highway/roadway construction inspection -Capable of reviewing, inspecting, and approving traffic control systems, including lane closures, in accordance with Caltrans standards and requirements.

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Security Clearance

-must pass drug-screening before hire and may be subject to random testing. -proper background clearance required when working near rail system.