ITS Inspector Technician I - Columbia, SC - Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

Short Description:

Bowman has an opportunity for an ITS Inspector Technician I to join our team in Columbia, SC.

 

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Overview:

Monitor the work of contractors to ensure quality control and contract compliance for ITS and traffic signals construction/maintenance projects.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Direction

• Perform work under direct supervision of an experienced professional and follow established procedures and clearly defined processes.  Receive direction on all aspects of assignments, specific tasks and how to execute.  Work is thoroughly reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles. 

At the Operational and Company Level 

• Assist in the maintenance of existing client relationships.

Do the Work 

• Identify and make appropriate field adjustments; refers engineering changes for appropriate review and action.
• Prepare correspondence to communicate with agency and contractor personnel.
• Maintain detailed records.
• Perform and document required inspections and testing.
• Communicate with the agency and contractor personnel.
• Compute daily pay quantities and prepare field adjustment estimates, inform project management of issues that arise in the field and assist in resolution as directed and contribute feedback to Project Inspector for evaluations for all prime contractors and agreed-upon subcontractors.

Success Metrics and Competencies:

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.  
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Focus on improving return on investment.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent commensurate experience required.
• One or more (1+) years of traffic signal or ITS experience or Three or more (3+) years highway construction experience required.
• Must possess and maintain the following certifications and training:
  • SCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor
  • SCDOT Portland Cement Concrete Level 1 & 2
  • Erosion and Sediment Control Inspection  (CEPSCI)
  • Ledstar (1- or 2-day)
  • DMS Maintenance Training
  • Optelecom Basic Data and Troubleshooting (2-day)
  • Road Snap Highway Advisory Radio (1-day)
  • Exothermic Weld (1-day)
• IMSA, ETA or BICSI Fiber Optic certifications preferred. 
• Familiarity with Intelligent Transportation Systems, signals, dynamic message signs, electronics, and installation of conduit and junction boxes for state government or municipal traffic systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Demonstrated experience in inspection and management with transportation, utility, transit, and/or building construction.
• Experience coordinating inspection duties with multiple simultaneously operating crews, tracking daily quantities, completing daily inspection reports, performing monthly estimates and as-built drawings preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

• Partly indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Primarily outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 75 pounds.  
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 75 pounds.  
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer:

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.