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Construction Inspector IInspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airportsand related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress andproblem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing constructioninspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspectionactivities for ongoing airport improvement projects. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authorityfor approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform materials tests and manufacturing processinspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervisionof details.Construction Inspector IIInspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airportsand related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress andproblem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing constructioninspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspectionactivities for ongoing airport improvement projects. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authorityfor approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform material tests and manufacturing processinspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level follow standard practices that do not require frequent supervisionof details.Essential Duties:Construction Inspector I- Analyzes procedures to identify deficiencies and recommends improvements to management.- Attends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.- Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.- Consults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress andconstruction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.- Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed andmaterials meet required standards.- Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordancewith plans and specifications.- Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans or airport closure plans and ensures compliance with approved safetystandards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.Construction Inspector IIAbove duties, as well as:- Handles problem calls from producers, suppliers, inspectors and construction project field personnel.- Interprets plans and specifications and negotiates with producers and suppliers to resolve differences.- Prepares and reviews correspondence.