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Southeastern Engineering, Inc.

Utility Construction Engineer Inspector

12 days ago

Atlanta

Job Description Overall Responsibility: This is an advanced level technical work supporting higher level inspectors and engineers in utility construction, and other functional areas such as construction acceptance inspection, verification of materials and testing. Involves a significant amount of decision making, use of judgement and may include providing direction to subordinates or contractors. Key Areas of Responsibility: • Observe, inspect, and document the utility work, whether performed by the DEPARTMENT's contractor or by the Utility company, or the utility company's contractor to determine the progress and quality of work, identify discrepancies, report significant discrepancies to the Department, and direct the contractor, utility owner, or utility contractor to correct such observed discrepancies. A weekly report will be provided to the CPM and District Utilities office to include but not limited to the aforementioned information, start/completion dates of utility work, completion rate percentages based on the UAS, if needed and /or requested, provide pictures and/or video to document findings, etc., • Attend utility and construction conferences and/or meetings required to carry out the scope of services. Make notes on these meetings as it relates to utilities and make this part of the weekly report., • Become familiar with the standard utility construction practices of the DEPARTMENT, contractual requirements (WUCS, Special Provisions, etc.), the utility construction plans, utility adjustment schedules, utility/railroad agreements, and utility permits for the project, and the Contractor's proposed schedule of operations prior to beginning field work under this agreement. Hold the contractor accountable to these special provisions and their requirements., • Assign a sufficient number of technically qualified and experienced personnel to the project to perform the work required under the agreement, in a timely manner to avoid delay to the utilities and contractor., • Notify the DEPARTMENT immediately of any unanticipated project conditions., • Withdraw any personnel or halt any services no longer required, at the request of the DEPARTMENT, or within a reasonable time after the lack of need becomes apparent to the CONSULTANT., • Perform field operations in accordance with the DEPARTMENT's regulations and accepted safety practices., • Provide its personnel transportation equipped with appropriate safety equipment, communication devices, hard hat, high visibility vests, and incidentals as are needed to accomplish the work required under the agreement., • As Utility Inspector, abide by the Specifications, Special Provisions, the Utility Accommodation Policy and Standards Manual, current edition, the utility permit, the utility adjustment schedule, and The Source of the State of Georgia Department of Transportation., • As required by DEPARTMENT's Sampling and Testing Standards, sample and test materials for utility work in the construction project as pay items and reject any work and materials not meeting the Utility Relocation Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions, or The Source of the State of Georgia Department of Transportation., • Make certain that test report records or certificates of compliance for utility work in the project as pay items have been received, prior to the incorporation of materials in the work, for materials tested off the project site., • Maintain contract and inspector diaries, inspector reports (when the utility work is in the project as pay items), and DOT 8465's consistent with DEPARTMENT practice as are needed for a record of the contractor's, utility owners, or utility owner's contractor's progress. Inspect any salvage related items addressed in utility agreements immediately upon request from the utility company., • For items of utility work in the project as pay items, perform measurement and payment, including computation of quantities., • For items of utility work in the project as pay items, review contractor submittals of records and reports required by the DEPARTMENT as applicable to the project which may include, weekly payroll, statement of wage compliance, and any other reports and records as required for the individual PROJECT by the DEPARTMENT representative., • Collect, properly label or identify, and deliver to the DEPARTMENT all original diaries, logs, notebooks, accounts, records, reports and other documents prepared by the CONSULTANT in the performance of the agreement, upon completion or termination of the agreement., • Return, upon completion or termination of the agreement, all specifications, manuals, guides, written instructions, construction contracts and plans, unused forms and record keeping books, and other documents and materials furnished by the DEPARTMENT., • The CONSULTANT may be responsible for replacing lost documents or materials at a fair and reasonable price., • For each utility facility/owner, prepare and deliver one copy of the "as-built" or "record" plan to the DEPARTMENT. There shall be an "as-built" or "record" for each utility on the project, whether the utility work is in the project as a pay item, or the utility work is performed by the utility owner or the utility's contractor., • High School Graduate or equivalent plus two (2) years of experience in construction inspection., • Level 1A or higher GSWCC, 10-Hour OSHA, Field Concrete Technician (GDOT Office of Materials and Testing), Worksite Erosion Control Certification (WECS Card through GDOT), GDOT Skills Engineering Tests Levels 1-3. These are not requirements, but if placed on a GDOT project, you will need to obtain these within the first 6 months of employment., • Strong Math Skills, HS Diploma or higher. 04bapwGu0Z

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