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Colorado Department Of Transportation Engineering Construction Inspector - Denver (South Program) in Denver, Colorado
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION:
This position is only open to Colorado state residents.
This position is covered by the Partnership Agreement between the State of Colorado and Colorado Workers for Innovative and New Solutions (COWins).
New employees to the State will be paid biweekly. There are 26 biweekly pay periods in a year.
About CDOT
Do you want to make a difference in Coloradans lives? Do you have a passion for helping people and keeping them safe? At the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), you will have the opportunity to do just that. The work our people do contributes to keeping Coloradans and visitors safe and provides freedom, connection, and experience through travel. Please visit our careers page to learn about CDOT and how we are making Colorado a great place to live, work and play, now and for the future! Also, check out our excellent benefits package!
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CDOT s strength is our people, and our commitment to our people is to shape, support, and sustain the employee experience, and ultimately, create a supportive workplace where everyone, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, education, disability, socio-economic status, or any other identity, has the opportunity to thrive.
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The eligible list created from this announcement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for a period of up to 6 months.
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DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
Description of Job About the Position
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is filling an Engineering Construction Inspector in our South Program office. This position will support project engineers by reviewing various field materials tests and inspecting and documenting contractor work to ensure projects are constructed safely and in compliance with project plans and specifications. This position will produce and review documentation and quantities for monthly progress payments and assist in plan review.
Your duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Certify that materials incorporated during construction are in conformance with the contract by supervising and reviewing field and laboratory tests; review quantity and quality of the contractor's materials. Certify that contractor's work is in conformance with construction plans and specifications; inspect contractor's work procedures by being on site and being familiar with plans and specifications. Check inspection reports for description of contractor's work, calculations, and accuracy. Request/analyze field modifications, which often impact budgets, when plans & field conditions differ. Oversee traffic control on construction projects to ensure compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and traffic control plans; review submitted traffic control plans; request modification to traffic control operations and plans as necessary. Ensure accurate payment for contract construction work by verifying pay quantities, project activities, conditions, and resolutions to problems and situations. Study CDOT manuals, attend assigned training classes and participate in seminars to enhance knowledge necessary to perform job duties. Complete all project records and documentation. Attend project meetings. Other job duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
Primarily 8:00 am 5:00 pm work hours, Monday-Friday Approximately 60% spent in the field, 40% spent in the office/field office Eligible for overtime and potential for shift differential Required to lift up to 50 lbs. Travel required during work hours within the Denver Metro area Occasional overnight travel 1-3 times a year throughout Colorado Required to work outside in all weather conditions, in lose proximity to moving traffic, and over variable terrain Night, holiday, and weekend work may be required depending on project schedules Required to operate CDOT vehicles