The Inspector’s responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to: a. Review project documents to understand scope of project. b. Keep and maintain a daily work report and materials notebook, per the VDOT Locally Administered Projects (“LAP”) Manual. c. Maintain a submittal and Request for Information (“RFI”) log. d. Perform and record testing on all materials installed by the general contractor, per VDOT specifications. e. Advise the Town’s Project Coordinator of changes that will affect construction and make appropriate recommendations. f. Ensure that the construction general contractor is not violating any safety rules or regulations and maintains the requirements of ROW, MOT and other permits. g. Throughout the life of the project, strive to ensure that: i. the project is carried out in accordance with the plans and specifications and in accordance with the approved schedule; ii. all requirements of the project have been assigned; iii. likelihood of any and all jurisdiction disputes have been minimized; and iv. all tasks and activities are synchronized and coordinated to minimize interruption of the work and avoid delays in the schedule. h. Prior to starting, submit resumes and certifications of the personnel assigned to the project to the Project Coordinator. i. Perform inspection of contractor’s installation and maintenance of erosion control devices according to DEQ regulations and specifications. j. Determine and ensure the work being performed is in accordance with the contract documents and Town/VDOT specifications. k. Maintain at the project site a complete set of all contracts, drawings, and specifications. l. In conjunction with the Town’s Project Coordinator, review the contractor’s application for substantial and final completion and recommend a course of action. m. In conjunction with the Town’s Project Coordinator, review the general contractor’s application for final payments and recommend a course of action. n. Prepare a list of incomplete or unsatisfactory items and a schedule for their completion. o. Perform soil density and concrete field testing. p. Conduct inspections and verify whether work is substantially completed. q. Perform routine bridge/structure safety inspections, per VDOT, following National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). r. Perform yearly inspection to the Town’s Dam at the reservoir according to DCR and State of Virginia Regulations.
