Construction Field Inspector- Public Works Projects

NV5; California; On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NV5 is hiring multiple Water/Wastewater and Public Works Construction Inspectors across Southern California. Roles include Inland Empire, Orange County, High Desert, LA County, San Bernardino, and Riverside County.

Open for full-time, part-time, and on-call projects. You will ensure quality, safety, and regulatory compliance on infrastructure projects such as roads, water systems, and treatment facilities, collaborating with engineers and environmental professionals to deliver cost-efficient,

Qualifications

• Experience in municipal/public works or civil construction.
• California Driver's License required.
• Caltrans MUCTD knowledge preferred.
• Group II certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be the Problem-Solver: work with supervisors, contractors, and design professionals to tackle challenges and ensure project execution.
• Oversee Quality & Compliance: monitor contractor work and inspect structures to ensure adherence to plans and specs.
• Keep Projects on Track: track costs/schedules, identify risks, and ensure deadlines without budget overruns.
• Drive Project Success: represent NV5 and manage client relationships to provide optimal solutions.

Skills

Construction inspection

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

Position Summary

We're hiring several Water/Wastewater and Public Works Construction Inspectors across Southern California!

• Inland Empire
• Orange County
• High Desert area
• LA County
• San Bernardino County
• Riverside County

Our roles are open for full-time, part-time, and on-call projects.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring quality, safety, and compliance on infrastructure projects that shape the communities we live in—think roads, bridges, water systems, and more. As part of NV5, you’ll work with engineers, program managers, and environmental professionals to deliver sustainable, cost-effective projects that make a real difference.

Competitive $50.00- $70.00 per hour + Benefits.

Location: Southern California; Hours: Full-time, Part-time and On-Call

Focus: Public Works Infrastructure projects (Water/Wastewater/Roads/Treatment facilities/Airports/ Transportation)

What You'll Do

• Be the Problem-Solver: Work directly with supervisors, contractors, and design professionals to tackle challenges head-on and ensure seamless project execution.
• Oversee Quality & Compliance: Monitor contractor work, inspect structures and systems to guarantee adherence to project plans and specifications.
• Keep Projects on Track: Track costs and schedules, identify risks early, and ensure that deadlines are met while avoiding budget overruns.
• Be the Go-To Expert: Interpret plans and contract terms, ensuring all stakeholders—from administrative staff to clients—are on the same page.
• Proactively Manage Challenges: Recommend solutions for delays, weather disruptions, and site emergencies to maintain efficiency.
• Drive Project Success: Represent NV5 and our commitment to excellence by maintaining strong client relationships and assessing their needs to provide optimal solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience and working knowledge of civil construction principles/practices in at least one of the following three fields:
  • Municipal and Public Works projects, water and wastewater distribution systems, water and waste water treatment plants.
  • Transportation projects with a preference for highway and Caltrans roadway projects.
  • Experience and working knowledge with Caltrans MUCTD and Caltrans Construction Manual
• 3-5 years of experience in the above experience
• Preference given to Group II Construction Inspection Certificates or other Valid Construction Certificates in Public Works or Related Fields
• Electrical inspection, including SCADA and Instrumentation for City and Agency municipal projects such as lift stations, pumping stations, water treatment plants, signalized intersections, and other electrical municipal projects.
• Knowledge of building codes, including ICBO, ACI, NEC, local City ordinances, and engineering practices for public works and/or transportation projects and/or electrical SCADA and Instrumentation Projects.
• Preference will be given to those who have a minimum of one valid Group II certification.
• Competency Statement(s)
• Experience providing construction oversight of the Contractor
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, proven ability to interact with individuals at all levels of construction while coordinating multiple, complex projects
• Working knowledge of and basic proficiency with computers. Ability to create and use Construction Inspection Daily logs on computer/tablet. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to utilize other construction related software including Microsoft Project and/or Primavera, a plus.
• Conflict Resolution -Effectively and constructively manage conflicts with others.
• Safety Awareness - Identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

Education

• High School Degree or a related technical field

Certifications/Licenses

• Candidate must have a valid California Driver’s License
• While Certificates are not mandatory, the ideal candidate may have many of the following certificates:
• Safety and Basic Certificates
• Cal OSHA Safety Awareness Training
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER
• Project Inspector
• Public Works Inspector
• Group II Certifications
• AWS-CWI Welding Inspector
• Concrete Inspector
• Building/Construction Inspector
• Grading Inspector
• Reinforcing Steel
• Pre-tensioned concrete
• Post Tensioned Concrete
• Structural Steel Welding Inspector
• Concrete Batch Plant
• Structural Masonry
• Group III
• Protective Coatings Inspector

Physical Requirements

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses, Hard Hat, protective footwear, respirators or other PPE's as needed in compliance with OSHA regulations). Ability to work out-of-doors in inclemently hot or cold weather, sitting, standing, and walking. Most shifts are worked monitoring the Contractors' standard construction shift during the day M- F, but you should be willing to work nights and weekends.
Ability to travel within Southern California

Work Environment

Working out of a field office/vehicle at the construction site, Construction Inspectors monitor the overall construction project. Decisions regarding daily construction activities are generally made at the job site. Construction Inspectors travel extensively when the construction site is not close to their main office or when they are responsible for activities at two or more sites.
Travel within Southern California may be required.

The base pay range for this California position is $50.00- $70.00 per hour; Base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location of the candidate.

Benefits

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one team across disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on.