This is advanced technical work with supervisory responsibility in engineering construction inspection for the Seaport Department.

An employee in this class is responsible for assisting and supervising subordinate construction inspectors in the inspection of a variety of marine and civil engineering construction projects to assure compliance with legal requirements and construction specifications. Responsibilities include supervising and coordinating field inspections; resolving field conflicts, issues with contractors, consultants and government agencies; reviewing project design construction documents at various phases of completion; attending all pre-construction meetings related to the Port's Capital Development Program, and progressing and staffing meetings; reviewing schedule of values, construction progress, making recommendations, coordinating with Port Engineer, and Project Manager on problems investigated; reviewing submittals of Guaranteed Maximum Prices on Port capital improvement projects and reviewing pay request of professional services or contractors on percentage of work completed or materials stored on site. The incumbent exercises independent judgment in the application of construction inspection methods and techniques to the inspection of large and complex marine and civil engineering construction projects. Supervision is exercised over a staff of construction inspectors engaged in monitoring construction activities for compliance with plans and specifications. Supervision is received from a technical superior who reviews work for effective inspections of marine and civil engineering construction projects through all phases of the construction process.

ILLUSTRATED TASKS

Performs field inspections and contract review to insure projects comply with contract plans, technical specifications, shop drawings, schedules, budgets and safety requirements; supervises field inspectors monitoring for deficiencies and non-compliance items and inspecting for corrections of defects to ensure that the standards as per contract and safety are met; makes and handles arrangements to have materials tested by ordering work to consultants or testing labs; schedules and assists in the preparation of consultant substantial and final completion inspections in various trades.

Manages and supervises the work of Seaport construction inspectors, surveyors, other Seaport divisions, testing labs, professional services and vendors on contract services for the Port's capital construction projects and special expedited projects.

Reviews project design construction documents at various phases of completion in order to assure accuracy through coordination between architectural, structural and related engineering trades; checks for compliance with local, state, federal codes and Port design standards and makes recommendations for necessary changes.

Attends all pre-construction meetings related to the Port's Capital Development Program progress and staff meetings; reviews schedule of values, construction progress and make recommendations; coordinates with Port Engineer and Project Manager on problems investigated and delays; evaluates requests to prevent increasing cost or use of contingency funds; prepares estimates for various projects on quantity, cost and time frame.

Reviews submittals of guaranteed maximum prices on Port capital improvement projects; reviews pay requests of professional services or contractors on percentage of work completed or materials stored on site.

Perform other related work as required.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices; methods and materials of marine and building construction.

Thorough knowledge of construction plans and specifications.

Considerable knowledge of the basic principles of civil and marine engineering.

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of modern land surveying.

Considerable knowledge of law regulations, administrative requirements, and County standards pertaining to seaport construction projects.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability to make detailed technical inspections of marine and civil engineering projects and enforce contract terms and regulations firmly, tactfully and impartially.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction plans and specifications.

Ability to detect, analyze and report on technical field construction inspection problems.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.

Ability to supervise subordinates in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale.

Ability to swim.

Skill in the use of modern surveying equipment.

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