Examples of the type of work that may be completed by the embedded consultant/s include: Oversee and administer highway and structure construction; ensure compliance with contracts and project concepts and actively seeks to discover errors/omissions and personally resolve problems and issues; develop and recommend changes to contracts and approval of subcontract requests and Certificates of Completion/Final Acceptance. Evaluate roadways, bridges, highway/railroad grade crossings, sign trusses, high mast lighting towers, traffic safety devices, and rights of way; identify maintenance, repair, and operational needs; utilize pavement management information systems to develop and recommend maintenance and rehabilitation strategies. Provide consultation for internal and external customers in technical areas assigned; assist staff in timely solutions to construction and maintenance problems; conduct project site visits to evaluate contract compliance, contractor work quality, traffic control, and related transportation areas. Respond to inquiries and resolve complaints on technical issues and department policies and regulations with internal staff, governmental agencies, private entities, legislators, news media, and the general public; participate in public hearings, zoning meetings, City Council meetings, and County Board of Supervisor meetings to monitor and resolve issues having potential impact on the primary road system and explain the Department's position.
