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Serves as the County's on-site representative by inspecting construction activities, coordinating with contractors, architects, engineers, consultants, and County staff, and resolving construction-related issues throughout the life of a project. Reviews plans and specifications, monitors project progress, evaluates change orders and payment requests, documents construction activities, conducts inspections, and assists with project closeout and warranty administration. Work requires the exercise of sound professional judgment, effective communication, and the ability to interpret technical construction documents while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements.Typical work hours will be Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 3:00pm, based on a 40 hour work week. However, certain projects may require evening, overnight, or weekend work in lieu of regular of daytime hours. Schedule adjustments will be determined on a project-by-project basis.\nJob Description:\nSalary Range: $43,381.00-$116,594.00\nBUDGETED SALARY: $55,000.00-$65,000.00\nEssential Duties:\n(The following examples illustrate the work performed of the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. This list is not inclusive. A position may require duties not listed, if necessary, to accomplish the work of the department.)\nReviews and becomes thoroughly familiar with all contract documents, including plans, specifications, and project requirements, to ensure accurate interpretation and implementation.\n\nRepresents the County during preconstruction conferences, progress meetings, and other project-related meetings, serving as the County's technical authority on assigned construction projects.\n\nServes as the primary liaison between contractors, County departments, architects, engineers, consultants, and other project stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and project coordination.\n\nInspects construction activities to evaluate compliance with contract documents, applicable codes, County standards, and accepted construction industry practices.\n\nInterprets plans, specifications, and contract documents to resolve technical questions and ensure the intent of the design is achieved.\n\nIdentifies deficiencies or non-compliant work and communicates required corrective actions to contractors while monitoring completion of corrective measures.\n\nDocuments project activities through detailed inspection reports, field notes, photographs, sketches, and other project records.\n\nPrepares, reviews, and signs correspondence related to construction activities, project issues, contract administration, and technical determinations.\n\nMaintains accurate project documentation and records using both electronic and manual recordkeeping systems.\n\nReviews contractor requests for change orders; develops change order scopes of work, prepares cost estimates, negotiates pricing when appropriate, and prepares and authorizes change order documentation within delegated authority.\n\nEvaluates contractor payment applications, schedules of values, progress schedules, and supporting documentation; recommends approval or disapproval based on completed work and contract requirements.\n\nConducts substantial completion, final acceptance, and warranty inspections; reviews project closeout documentation and recommends project acceptance.\n\nCoordinates warranty repairs and ensures deficiencies identified during the warranty period are corrected in accordance with contract requirements.\n\nMonitors project schedules, construction quality, safety practices, and overall progress to identify potential issues and recommend corrective actions.\n\nCollaborates with project managers, design professionals, utility companies, regulatory agencies, and County staff to resolve construction-related issues and minimize project delays.\n\nPerforms other related duties as assigned.\n\nYears of Experience:\nFour (4) years of progressively responsible experience in construction, construction inspection, construction supervision, or construction management associated with vertical construction (buildings) projects. Commercial construction experience is highly preferred\nYears of Supervisory Experience:\nNone\nEducation:\nPossession of a high school or vocational-technical school diploma or a GED Certificate\nAdditional education may be substituted for the required experience as described on a year for year basis.\nCertifications, Licensures, and Examinations:\nPossession of a valid Class \"C\" non-commercial driver's license with no more than three (3) points. Be advised this position requires a valid driver's license.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nThorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, materials, and quality standards used in commercial, institutional, and public construction projects across multiple construction disciplines.\n\nWorking knowledge of construction contract administration, including general contract requirements, project documentation, change orders, payment applications, schedules of values, and project closeout procedures.\n\nKnowledge of construction methods and materials related to site work, concrete, masonry, structural and miscellaneous metals, wood and plastics, thermal and moisture protection, doors and windows, finishes, specialties, equipment, furnishings, mechanical systems, and electrical systems.\n\nKnowledge of applicable building codes, construction standards, safety regulations, and accepted industry practices.\n\nAbility to read, interpret, and apply construction plans, specifications, drawings, technical manuals, and contract documents while identifying deviations from approved plans and specifications.\n\nAbility to perform detailed field inspections, evaluate workmanship and materials, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.\n\nAbility to analyze construction issues, exercise sound professional judgment, and make consistent, objective inspection decisions.\n\nAbility to communicate technical information clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, with contractors, architects, engineers, County staff, and the public.\n\nAbility to prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, inspection records, field sketches, photographs, and other project documentation.\n\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, design professionals, County officials, and fellow employees while exercising firmness, tact, and impartiality.\n\nProficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software used for project management, inspection reporting, document management, and recordkeeping, with the ability to quickly learn new software applications.\n\nAbility to organize multiple projects, prioritize competing assignments, and meet established deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.\n\nAbility to safely operate a County vehicle while traveling between project sites.\n\nAbility to stand and walk for extended periods while conducting field inspections.\n\nAbility to climb ladders and stairs and traverse uneven terrain, excavations, and active construction sites.\n\nAbility to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work in confined spaces as necessary to perform inspections.\n\nAbility to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and around construction equipment and noise.\n\nAbility to lift and carry inspection equipment, plans, and materials consistent with the essential functions of the 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