Inspects construction methods and workmanship to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges, traffic signals, airports and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications; acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution; may serve as the only inspector on a construction project or assist in overseeing construction inspection activities for very large and/or complex projects within a district or conduct statewide construction inspection activities for ongoing airport improvement projects. Trains others. Responsible to a licensed professional engineer who has full authority for approval of all work. Work requires contact with contractors. May perform material tests and manufacturing process inspections at fabrication sites. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence. Essential Duties: Construction Inspector IAttends pre-construction meetings and answers questions from contractors and other attendees.Calculates payments due contractors for work completed.Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.Moves equipment, tools, materials, and products.Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans or airport closure plans and ensures compliance with approved safety standards; inspects barricades; as required moves traffic control devices and barricades.Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.Resolves differences in interpretation of plans and specifications.Ensures fabricators build and repair bridges and related non-bridge highway structures in accordance with plans and specifications.Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.Construction Inspector IIIn addition to the duties listed aboveConsults with Project Engineers, resident project representatives and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems; reviews equipment utilization data and time/cost estimates.Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.Ensures adequate levels of equipment and materials are assigned to projects; ensures material tests are performed and materials meet required standards.Prepares monthly and final estimates.Construction Inspector IIIIn addition to the duties listed aboveEnsures prompt notification and/or repair of any deterioration or damage that could be hazardous to the traveling publicPerforms engineering-related planning, design, data collection, inspections, assessments, analysis, and review activities for plan development by others.Reviews construction records, inspection reports and records audits to ensure contractors build roadways, bridges and related structures in accordance with plans and specifications.Mentors and develops technical employees in test and inspection procedures and material specifications.Serves as a lead worker or project leader.Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.