Assistant Structures Representative

Requirements

• In a field setting, performing construction inspections to assure materials and workmanship incorporated into each highway construction project and appurtenances are in conformity with the requirements of the approved plans and specifications, including approved changes.
• Taking appropriate action when materials and workmanship are non-conforming which may include ordering removal and replacement of non-conforming work.
• In a field setting, performing calculations related to the proper alignment and placement of bridge and structures elements, establishes surveying control line and grade (elevation control) as required by established Caltrans Structure Construction Practices & Procedures.
• Assisting the Structures Representative with calculations related to and the review of shop drawings, informational and action submittals received from the Construction Contractor.
• Conferring with the Construction Contractors regarding compliance with plans, quality of work, construction activity and California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations.
• Collaborating with other project personnel regarding the Construction Contractor's compliance with regulatory permit agencies requirements.
• Assisting in identifying the need for and the preparation of contract related documents, e.g. change orders, contract quantities and estimates, potential claim reports, letters, response to Construction Contractor’s potential claims, and RFI's (request for information).
• Completes daily diaries of Construction Contractor's construction activities being performed, inspections performed, tests taken, and materials placed.
• Develops contract quantity estimate documents at least once monthly and as materials are placed.
• Assisting Structures Representative and Resident Engineer in recording and filing project related records pertaining to construction progress including daily reports, submittals, shop drawings, monthly pay estimates, and job expenditures.
• Performing verification sampling and/or tests to verify the acceptability of construction materials in accordance with American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) or California Test (CT) methods.
• Able to be flexible and working days, nights, and/or weekends in heavy construction requiring walking, bending, lifting and carrying inspection / surveying tools and equipment’s at elevated heights, confined spaces, extreme weather conditions, remote work sites, environmentally sensitive areas and over water-ways, if needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement