NYSDOT, D031326, Bridge Painting Contract

Senior Construction Inspector for a bridge painting contract in the Towns of Smithtown, and Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The scope of work included total removal and painting of 25 bridges to maintain bridge reliability and integrity to assure the continued safety of the traveling public.

The project proposed to paint the bridges to prevent rusting and ensure that the bridges remain safe for travel. Duties included detail inspection, on-site testing of material and other construction activities as necessary, including field measurement and collection of data necessary to submit monthly and final estimates and progress reports; ensured coating quality assurance; inspected blast operations and painting; ensured contractor’s compliance with all OSHA and EPA regulations and hazardous waste management; conducted air monitoring and environmental inspection. All records were kept in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Record Keeping (MURK), and preparation of daily reports. (10/16 - 12/16)

Project Summary

The project involved a bridge painting contract for the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) under contract D031326. The scope of work included the total removal and painting of 25 bridges located in the Towns of Smithtown and Brookhaven, Suffolk County, NY. This effort aimed to maintain bridge reliability and integrity, ensuring continued safety for the traveling public by preventing rusting and preserving structural integrity. Duties included detailed inspection, on-site testing of materials, field measurements, and data collection necessary for submitting monthly and final estimates and progress reports. Additional responsibilities included ensuring coating quality assurance, inspecting blast operations and painting, monitoring contractor compliance with OSHA and EPA regulations, managing hazardous waste, conducting air monitoring, and performing environmental inspections. All records were kept according to the Manual of Uniform Record Keeping (MURK) standards, with daily reports prepared accordingly.