requirements; knowledge of materials, workmanship, and construction work along with the installation of various systems to confirm construction requirements are being met; knowledge of testing instruments and construction equipment to check elevations, etc., as necessary for compliance with construction documents; knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry sufficient to compute construction costs; knowledge of safety practices in the construction industry; knowledge of drafting/mapping techniques utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and software to allow for accurate placement of features associated with maps, design, and as-built drawings; knowledge of computer based software programs to create and maintain records and reports regarding construction progress. and techniques of engineering principles relating to complex construction practices and procedures sufficient to carry out projects of unusual difficulty and complexity dealing with sophisticated mechanical and electrical systems; knowledge of construction techniques sufficient to interpret and explain contract specifications and requirements, and assist contractors in meeting them; knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and structural aspects of major construction projects, their installation, operation, and functional requirements sufficient to determine coordination required to ensure all design considerations have been addressed; knowledge of engineering and architectural plans and specifications sufficient to read and interpret construction.