Inspection Services
Construction Inspection Duties
General Duties:
- Oversight & inspection of city let contracts to private contractors, on various projects including;
- New streets & rehabilitation of existing streets.
- Major drainage projects.
- Sidewalks; Driveway approaches; curb & gutter; constructed in the city right of way.
- Utility companies that perform work on city right of way.
- Monitoring of creeks when high water threatens community.
- Respond to citizens complaints on alley, streets.
- Field investigation for plans on future projects.
Project Specific Duties:
- Prepare monthly pay estimates on work & materials used as well as a final report.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with City of Abilene plans and specifications.
- Ensure traffic control devices are installed properly.
- Ensure access is available to businesses & residents during construction.
- Private laboratories test the construction materials as directed by the Inspector.
- Check alignment and elevations for accuracy on projects.
- Record a daily log.
- Coordinate with emergency services during construction as to road condition.
- Work with local utility companies before and during construction.
- Water & sewer installations in new sub-divisions