Public Works Construction Inspector II - Transportation

Pima County, AZ•Tucson, AZ

64d•$27 - $38

About The Position

Pima County Department of Transportation, Construction Monitoring Division is seeking an experienced individual to join our fun and dynamic team as a Construction Inspector for Transportation Capitol Improvement and Pavement Preservation Projects. Inspection duties will include the construction of bridge and drainage structures, utility installations, roadway pavements, signing and marking, ADA access structures, landscape irrigation, and vegetation installations. This role will inspect both locally funded and federally funded projects. The primary duties of this position are: The inspection of General Contractor and Subcontractor work to ensure compliance with the project Special Provisions, Plans, Standard Details and Standard Specifications. Daily completion of Inspection Reports including agreed upon documented daily quantity amounts with contractors. Picture documentation of project progress, coinciding with Daily Inspection Reports. Reports and Pictures recorded onto field computer files for submittal to Pima County for review. Verification of Compliance for project Material Certification prior to placement. Supervise Consultant Inspectors when needed. Resolve issues with the Contractor over project work or escalate issues as appropriate for larger problems. Attend project weekly meetings, oversee materials and labor quantities for Force Account Sheets and Change Orders. Monthly review and acceptance of project pay item quantities for monthly pay estimate approval by Project Manager. Review and approve Traffic control plans (ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification will be required, but PCDOT will send the successful applicant to the training if they do not already have this certification).

Requirements

Three years of experience inspecting construction projects such as sewers, water lines, roadways, bridges or flood control channels INCLUDING two years of experience inspecting public works construction projects.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR:
Two years of experience with Pima County as a Public Works Construction Inspector I, or a similar level position which is responsible for inspecting public works construction projects.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Valid driver license is required at time of application.
Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment.

Nice To Haves

Minimum three (3) years experience inspecting large roadway improvement projects, bridge and drainage improvement projects, and ADA Access Structures.
Minimum two (2) years experience with federally funded projects.
ACI Grade 1 Concrete Certification and ATTI Soils and Asphalt Certification.
ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification.
SWPPP Certification.

Responsibilities

Leads, assigns work, trains staff and interprets approved major complex construction plans, specifications and special provisions as a basis for conducting all construction inspection activity
Inspects major construction of concrete structures such as bridges, overpasses and box culverts for placement of concrete, false-work and forms, steel reinforcement, rebar and caissons for general compliance with county specifications
Inspects earthwork operations including clearing of construction site, roadway, drainage and structural excavations, backfill operations and embankment fills or trenches, bedding, shading, backfill and other elements of construction for compliance with county specifications and standards
Performs sub-grade and aggregate base course inspection for materials stability, width of roadway and gradation
Inspects asphaltic concrete paving and chip seal operations or piping, aggregate base course, concrete, paving and other construction materials for compliance with county specifications and approved plans
Oversees and participates in the coordination with contractors, architects and various departmental sections in order to meet requirements and provisions set forth in the construction plans
Ensures traffic control and work-site safety measures are taken
Oversees daily site checks to review and monitor construction progress
Conducts informal pre-construction meeting with site foreman to review requirements and provisions set forth in the construction plans
Resolves issues with site foreman over identified noncompliance
Serves as departmental liaison with the project contractor, other agencies and the private sector and accompanies visiting inspectors representing public or other agencies having jurisdiction over the project and reports the outcome of such inspections to management
Works with utility companies to establish desirable locations for utilities given construction constraints and inspects installation of utility and drainage pipes
Maintains daily records, written reports and pictorial documentation of contractor's work performed, validates monthly pay estimates and compiles post-construction documentation