Transportation Construction Inspector/Observer
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- Aug 01, 2018 Post Date
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- MIG-34480 Requisition #
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Capabilities and Credentials
- Communicates with Project Manager to provide regular updates on project progress or delays to client, design professionals, and/or contractor.
- Represents the Company and acts as resource and liaison between the Company and clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and government and regulatory agencies.
- Reviews and evaluates plans and specifications to ensure designs are practical for construction.
- Reviews change orders and field orders for reasonableness of pricing and constructability.
- Prepares final documentation for closeout process.
- Assists in obtaining necessary permits and licenses for timely opening of site. Reviews plans, specifications, requests for information, submittals, construction schedules, shop drawings, change orders and pay applications (QA/QC).
Education and Experience
5+ years industry experience.
TxDOT or similar Department of Transportation experience preferred.
Requires advanced knowledge of local, state and federal building codes, construction principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
Ability to spend significant time outdoors supporting construction oversight team Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to effectively discuss project issues with contractor, project team and clients, including ability to resolve conflict situations.
Strong organizational skills and understanding of task assignment and schedule.
Basic understanding of budgeting and efficient use of time and resources.
Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
Working knowledge of critical path method scheduling.
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
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