Project Inspector

at Pulaski County (BST 210) in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Reviews contracted construction projects to ensure new road and bridge construction complies with all material and method specifications in approved project plans and blueprints.

· Operates field test equipment, including nuclear density testers and concrete testers, to determine the stability and strength of materials, measure line and grade, check the compaction and moisture content of stone and soil, concrete evaluation, and collect data regarding the characteristics of construction and right-of-way sites.

· Completes daily reports detailing all work completed, materials used, number of workers on the job, weather conditions, and other pertinent information related to work completion.

· Approves field change requests allowing minor deviation from plans when project quality will be maintained.

· Coordinates the notification and scheduling of utility companies when the movement of utilities is required on the construction site; maintains a log of new placement of utilities to ensure avoidance in future work.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Reviews contractors’ bills for accuracy in man-hours and materials billing.

· Reviews contractors’ change orders to make recommendations to Public Works Director when a deviation from original plans becomes necessary.

· Observes construction when necessary to ensure the project will meet plans and specifications.

· Serves as a liaison for contracted construction projects between the construction contractor, construction foreman, design engineer, utility companies, and Public Works Director.

· Performs other related duties as required.