Civil Inspector (Roads & Infrastructure)

Parsons Corporation

What You'll Be Doing

• Inspect construction of roads, bridges, and other associated improvements (curb and gutter, streets, sidewalks, landscaping).
• Inspect drainage works, utilities, traffic control, and lighting installations.
• Observe installation of electrical equipment related to traffic signals, ramp metering, and street lighting.
• Inspect irrigation and planting, roadway and overhead sign removal and installation.
• Inspect installation of temporary and permanent signs and delineation.
• Monitor building and facility construction and associated site development as required.
• Take project photographs on a daily basis and file them appropriately.

In addition:

• Maintain office files related to the project, including quantity calculations and daily diaries.
• Prepare daily reports and other documentation as required by the contract.
• Verify that only approved materials are incorporated in the work.
• Perform labor compliance interviews and maintain as-built plans.
• Recognize potential conflicts, issues, and problems, and report them to the supervisor with proposed solutions.
• May provide technical guidance to lower-level inspectors.
• Coordinate the work of subconsultants for surveying and material testing.
• Participate in the development of job safety practices and in the preparation of safety reports.
• Participate in the development of quality control reports and procedures.
• Report on installed quantities to verify applications for payment and change order work.
• Respond to call-backs in case of emergency at the project site.
• Conduct tests to determine if work has been completed in accordance with contract specifications, which may include:
  • Soil compaction and moisture content
  • Aggregate gradation
  • Concrete slump and air entrainment
  • Concrete compression tests
  • Line and grade surveys
  • Bolt torque checks
  • Concrete coring