Under limited direction, inspects and observes construction public and private projects within City owned rights-of-ways, easements and other City owned projects; ensures compliance with approved construction plans and specifications on projects including set up and maintenance of MOT plans, repair/removal/construction/alterations of streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, sanitary sewers, potable water lines and services, storm drains, catch basins, and related structures; maintains project records including quantity verification for pay requests; prepares reports on projects inspected; coordinates projects with various City staff, private engineers, and representatives of other government entities and utility providers; conducts final walk through of projects; review as-builts drawings for accuracy; and performs other related duties as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (which are not in any hierarchical order)
1. Inspects utility construction projects to ensure the project meets construction guidelines and conforms to city standards and specifications.
2. Inspects all phases of public construction projects, including but not limited to, trenching, pipe installation, manholes, water or sewer services, fire lines and hydrants, pump stations, aerial and subaqueous crossings, air release units and structures, roadways, sidewalks, landscapes, jack, base installations, building, landscaping, etc.
3. Oversees work of contractors to ensure work meets contract specifications.
4. Coordinates projects with private engineers, City engineers, City maintenance personnel, utility representatives and other government entities (County, FDOT, South Florida Water Management, etc.)
5. Maintains records of ongoing construction for as-built references, pay request approval and plan verification.
6. Makes field adjustments and redesign decisions to resolve problems or conflicts and authorizes change orders regarding it.
7. Assumes administrative control for project budgets.
8. Attends pre-construction meetings with City design engineers to review plans for utility projects.
9. Conducts tests of water and sanitary sewer systems to determine acceptability and compliance with design specifications.
10. Conducts final walk-through of construction projects.
11. Responds to questions, concerns and complaints regarding utility construction projects.
12. Reviews and comments on design plans and specifications prior to bid.
13. Performs other related duties as assigned.
