Construction Inspector

Description

• Monitors project phasing and traffic control plans for compliance with approved safety standards.
• Performs construction record-keeping activities; recommends payments to contractors; prepares reports.
• Trains and mentors less experienced inspectors on work methods.
• Prepares a written daily report documenting construction activities, including but not limited to: contractor labor, equipment, daily construction progress, project site visitors, non-conforming work, safety issues, traffic control, field measured quantiles, field discussions with the contractor and public, takes daily project photos, change order work performed, and weather.
• Documents work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project.
• Coordinates communication between district/division/Department of Public Safety and other external entities.
• Prepares quantity calculation sheets to support monthly progress payments to construction contractors.
• Prepare a timesheet daily which records all hours worked, along with vacation, holidays, and sick leave taken.
• Ensures contractors build roadways, bridges and related highway structures and/or airport improvements in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Observes and inspects ongoing construction work.
• Attends pre-construction meetings.
• Coordinates field testing of construction materials and construction surveys.
• Consults with Resident Engineers, Bridge Engineers, Project Engineers, other project representatives, and contractors' superintendents on work progress and construction problems.

Requirements

• Must be familiar with regulatory requirements such as CalOsha, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), US Department of Fish and Wildlife, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Army Corp of Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, and other regulatory agencies as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in roadway construction inspection of roadways mandatory.
• Strong communication, verbal and written are required.
• Caltrans or other Public Agency Experience, highly desired.
• Knowledge of Caltrans and Local Agency Standard Plans and Specifications and Greenbook.
• Must be familiar with construction inspection techniques associated with the construction of roadways, highways, bridges, light rail, heavy rail, airports, utilities, marine facilities, ports, and other infrastructure facilities, when required by their current assignments.
• Basic computer skills required. Microsoft Word, Excel

Benefits

• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Profit Sharing
• Vision Plan - VSP
• Wellness Rewards Program
• Dental Insurance - MetLife
• Company Vehicle (depending on assignment)
• Competitive PTO
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
• Medical Insurance - United Healthcare and Kaiser
• Life Insurance
• Bonus Programs
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Education Allowance
• 401(k) Plan (employer matching program)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance