Construction Inspector

Overview

Inspect airfield runway/taxiway construction ensuring FAA compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• asphalt inspection
• lighting inspection
• batch plant
• runway ops
• concrete inspection
• report generation

Tasks

-Apply knowledge of project sustainability requirements and enforce LAWA's mandatory MMRP requirements while maintaining availability for all shifts including nights and weekends as operational demands require. -Conduct comprehensive inspections of FAA P-401 asphalt placement and compaction activities, including air-void testing, surface defect repair, release agent application, and cold milling, patching, profiling, and grade correction operations. -Inspect FAA airfield lighting systems including taxiway edge, centerline, TDZ, hold bar, and status lights, ensuring proper series circuits and regulator functionality throughout all installation phases. -Perform batch plant inspections for both PCCP and asphalt materials, interpret complex underground utility plans, read survey data, and perform calculations for inspection and quantity verification including line and grade requirements. -Coordinate opening and closing of active runways and taxiways using proper radio protocol and multi-group coordination procedures, maintaining operational safety and efficiency standards. -Perform inspection of runway and taxiway construction activities including FAA P-501 PCCP slip form and side form paving operations, ensuring compliance with specialized concrete paving equipment practices, vibration setup, paver speed, screed inspection, finishing, and surface treatment requirements. -Ensure compliance with FOD controls and active airfield protocols, including dust control, sweeping procedures, airport security and escorting protocols, and FAA vehicle marking/identification requirements across all operational areas. -Inspect installation and testing of FAA P-201 base material and P-306 lean concrete base systems, including earthwork operations, soil import/export activities, subgrade preparation, and temporary erosion and drainage control setup and compliance. -Apply extensive knowledge of FAA active airfield work rules and protocols, including barricades, fencing, lighting, signage, pavement markings, FAA 7460 compliance, and vehicle service road requirements for both reflective and non-reflective runway/taxiway signage systems. -Prepare detailed daily inspection reports with comprehensive mapping, video/photo documentation, and accurate quantity tracking that clearly documents construction activities, deficiencies, and compliance issues in a timely manner.

Requirements

• pmis
• bluebeam
• cal/osha
• 5+ years
• deputy inspector
• faa lighting

What You Bring

-Computer Proficiency - Utilize electronic equipment to review project plans and contract documents including RFIs, submittals, and change orders. -Demonstrated experience with quality control testing protocols and material compliance verification procedures for airfield construction, including proficiency in interpreting technical specifications and ensuring adherence to FAA standards. -Current City of Los Angeles Deputy Inspector Licenses; Grading, Concrete, desired. -Comprehensive knowledge of FAA airfield lighting systems, pavement marking standards, signage requirements, and FAA Part 139 Airport Certification regulations as demonstrated through verifiable project experience. -Proficiency in technical report writing with the ability to produce detailed inspection reports incorporating mapping, photographic/video documentation, quantity calculations, and survey data interpretation. -Minimum of five (5) years of verifiable experience performing airfield construction inspection on active airport facilities, with demonstrated expertise in runway and taxiway construction projects. -High school diploma (or equivalent) -Proven experience with FAA active airfield operational protocols, including FOD controls, runway/taxiway opening and closing procedures, radio communication protocols, and multi-agency coordination in live operational environments. -Working and operational knowledge of Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) used for inspection reporting and document control. Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Pro, PM Web, Bluebeam, ProCore, etc. -Extensive knowledge and verifiable field experience with FAA specifications including P-501 (Portland Cement Concrete Pavement), P-401 (Plant Mix Bituminous Pavements), P-201 (Aggregate Base Course), and P-306 (Lean Concrete Base). -Current Cal/OSHA 30-hour certification card required, with demonstrated knowledge of FAA Part 139, Cal/OSHA, Fed OSHA, and LAWA safety standards as applied to airfield construction environments.

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