Highway Construction Inspection Performance Measures

Level I Performance Measures

0101-1101	Locate points on the work site based on information on project drawings.
0101-1102	Identify pertinent contract information provided in standards, specifications, plans, and special provisions.
0101-1103	Perform arithmetic calculations, and calculate areas and volumes of simple geometric shapes, including maintaining the correct precision.
0101-1104	Accurately measure dimensions and compare with values provided in applicable plans and specifications.
0101-1105	Identify common tools and equipment used by inspectors for inspections, testing, and reporting on the projects in which the candidate has been involved.
0101-1106	Identify common tools and equipment used in construction on the projects in which the candidate has been involved.
0101-1107	Properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for the construction site.
0101-1108	Identify specified work zone traffic control components.
0101-1109	Verify that specified erosion and sediment control components are in place.
0101-1110	Prepare concise, accurate, and understandable reports of daily activities.

Level II Performance Measures

0101-3101	Distinguish among types of soils and aggregates.
0101-3102	Inspect temporary erosion and sediment controls and stormwater management components for compliance with project plans and specifications.
0101-3103	Inspect placement and grading of embankments, including compaction and finish tolerances, for compliance with project specifications.
0101-3104	Inspect placement and grading of subgrades, undercuts, aggregate subbase and base courses, and embankments, including compaction and finish tolerances, for compliance with project specifications.
0101-3105	Inspect soil compaction methods and results and determine their acceptability according to project specifications
0101-3106	Reliably conduct preplacement inspections before asphalt paving that correctly classify work items as meeting specifications, not meeting specifications, or requiring further investigation.
0101-3107	Identify the sampling requirements for materials testing and verify compliance with project specifications
0101-3108	Inspect delivery, placement, compaction, and finishing of asphalt for compliance with project specifications.
0101-3109	Inspect surface preparation, forms, reinforcing steel, and load-transfer assemblies for concrete pavements for compliance with project specifications.
0101-3110	Inspect delivery, testing, placement, and consolidation of concrete for pavement for compliance with project specifications.
0101-3111	Inspect bedding for footings, and installation of footings and basic driven pile for compliance with project specifications.
0101-3112	Inspect forms, reinforcing steel, delivery, and placement of concrete for structures for compliance with project specifications.
0101-3113	Inspect bedding, backfilling, and installation of drainage components for compliance with project specifications.
0101-3114	Inspect installation of drainage components for compliance with project specifications.
0101-3115	Inspect signage, striping, and message marking for compliance with project specifications.
0101-3116	Inspect guardrails, safety systems, and fencing for compliance with project specifications.
0101-3117	Inspect basic foundations for lighting, traffic signals, ground-mounted signs, and sound walls for compliance with project specifications.
0101-3118	Inspect underground electrical conduit for compliance with project specifications.
0101-3119	Inspect sidewalks, curbs and gutters, curb ramps, medians/median barriers, and driveways for compliance with project specifications.
0101-3120	Inspect environmental mitigation for compliance with project specifications.
0101-3121	Verify that the correct work zone traffic controls for lane shifts, closures, detours, and construction access points and routes have been placed in accordance with project specifications.
0101-3122	Prepare, compile, and maintain project documentation related to work within the inspector’s scope of responsibility.
0101-3123	Identify dates of project activities from a basic project schedule.
0101-3124	Communicate concerns about acceptability of work and other potential problems to the proper contractor, engineering, and/or owner representatives in an accurate, professional, and timely manner.

Level III Performance Measures

0101-5101	Inspect steep slopes and slope stabilization, both temporary and permanent.
0101-5102	Inspect support of excavations.
0101-5103	Inspect the installation of permanent geosynthetics and geogrids.
0101-5104	Inspect reinforced earth and mechanically stabilized embankments and walls.
0101-5105	Inspect grade tie-ins, drainage, elevations, and transitions on a multi-phase project.
0101-5106	Verify proper acceptance testing for water, sanitary, and storm sewer lines.
0101-5107	Identify dangers or potential problems in the work zone traffic flow.
0101-5108	Inspect drilled shafts or caissons.
0101-5109	Inspect steel structural components.
0101-5110	Inspect the erection of structural steel.
0101-5111	Verify the size, type, and tensioning of bolted structural steel connections.
0101-5112	Verify the size, type, and proper composition of welded structural steel connections.
0101-5113	Inspect the handling and erection of pre-stressed concrete I-beams or box beams.
0101-5114	Inspect bridge deck construction, including pre-pour inspection.
0101-5115	Inspect the application of paint and coatings.
0101-5116	Inspect the erection of structures for signals, signage, and lighting.
0101-5117	Inspect the installation of components and wiring for lighting and verify functionality.
0101-5118	Review inspection reports from staff for completeness and content, and report work, including minor field modifications, results, non-conformances, and actions taken.
0101-5119	Prioritize and coordinate inspection activities of available inspection personnel.
0101-5120	Inspect project activities for general conformance with OSHA safety requirements.
0101-5121	Prepare, compile, organize, and maintain accurate project documentation for all activities within the inspector’s scope of responsibility.

Level IV Performance Measures

0101-7101	Identify critical construction activities, based upon their impacts on safety, the project schedule, or the public.
0101-7102	Identify, and verify conformance with, hold-points for critical and complex inspections.
0101-7103	Develop project inspection plans.
0101-7104	Identify, diagnose, and respond to unforeseen factors or events, initiating plans of action that minimize delays.
0101-7105	Verify that the project schedule conforms with the project scope and specifications.
0101-7106	Verify that schedule updates match the work completed to date and the work remaining.
0101-7107	Identify schedule conflicts.
0101-7108	Verify that work completed satisfies contract requirements for payment.
0101-7109	Accurately estimate remaining inspection and testing costs based on remaining construction work.
0101-7110	Identify plan errors and omissions and changed conditions in advance of construction.
0101-7111	Identify ambiguities or conflicts in project documents in advance of construction.
0101-7112	Identify the qualifications required for project inspections and testing and assess whether individuals meet them.
0101-7113	Recognize appropriate contract modifications; prepare a rationale that justifies each change as conforming with the owner’s requirements; and manage the change order process.
0101-7114	Calculate price adjustments required by the contract.
0101-7115	Verify that project wage rates comply with prevailing wage requirements.
0101-7116	Verify that project DBE and SBE work is in conformance with requirements for commercially useful functions.
0101-7117	Manage a project’s final inspection, acceptance, and closeout to meet contract requirements.
0101-7118	Maintain effective communications and relationships with coworkers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
0101-7119	Prepare, compile, organize, and maintain accurate and complete project documentation for all activities within the inspector’s scope of responsibility.