Construction Inspector

UNICO Engineering, Inc.; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Prevailing wage for inspection work

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Medical and dependent care FSA

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Job summary

UNICO Engineering is seeking a seasoned Construction Inspector to join our Santa Barbara/ Ventura County team. You will inspect roadways, bridges, utilities, and earthwork, ensuring compliance with CALtrans and local agency standards, with a focus on safety, quality, and documentation.

Minimum 5 years of transportation, structures, and utility inspection experience; strong communication, MS Office skills, and ability to read plans.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and documentation skills required.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite for project documentation.
• Thorough understanding of CAL OSHA practices and procedures.
• Bridge construction inspection experience required.
• Knowledge of Caltrans procedures and standards preferred.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Clean driver's license and DMV record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily inspections and complete documentation including daily reports and project photographs.
• Coordinate with clients/owners, other consultants, contractors, and materials testers.
• Assist Resident Engineers and provide input on project schedule and change orders.
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Monitor construction for compliance with project documents and certifications.
• Inspect road and bridge construction to Caltrans standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

MS Office Suite

Documentation

CAL OSHA practices

Bridge construction inspection

Caltrans procedures

Drug screening

DMV record

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College preferred

Job description

UNICO Engineering provides high quality Construction Management, Land Surveying, and Systems Integration services to public and private clients. With a spirit of cooperation and partnership, UNICO focuses on responsiveness, delivering value, and meeting and exceeding our clients' expectations.

(Santa Barbara and Ventura County) UNICO Engineering provides high quality Construction Management, Land Surveying, and Systems Integration services to public and private clients. With a spirit of cooperation and partnership, UNICO focuses on responsiveness, delivering value, and meeting and exceeding our clients' expectations. UNICO is a fast-growing consulting firm with significant opportunities for upward mobility. UNICO supports professional development and continuing education. Fun, flexible work environment and competitive compensation and benefits.

Role

UNICO is seeking a seasoned Construction Inspector who has experience dealing with different types of infrastructure including roadways and paving, structures (bridges), curb, gutter, sidewalk, underground utilities, earthwork, etc. Must have 5 years of applicable experience. Must possess a thorough understanding of plans and specifications, Caltrans, and local agency requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Provide daily inspections and complete documentation including daily reports, project photographs, etc.
• Coordinate with clients/owners, other consultants, contractors, materials testers and others involved with the project.
• Assist Resident Engineers and provide input on project schedule, extra work bills, potential change orders, and communication with businesses and residents.
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Monitor construction for compliance with project documents including collecting and checking material tags and certificates of compliance.
• Measure, calculate, and document quantities of installed materials in accordance with client policies and procedures.
• Inspect road and bridge construction (based on Caltrans Standards), including checking grades, formwork, rebar placement, concrete batch tickets, curing method, etc.
• Communicate with project team members and provide recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills And Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite
• Ability to use computer to complete project documentation
• Thorough understanding of CAL OSHA practices and procedures
• Bridge construction inspection experience required
• Knowledge of Caltrans procedures and standards highly preferred
• Ability to pass a pre employment drug screening
• Clean Drivers license and DMV record required

Education/Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience for transportation, structures and utility projects
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a construction inspectors' capacity
• High school diploma or equivalent (college preferred)

Perks

• Competitive salary (prevailing wage paid for inspection work) and comprehensive benefits package

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, UNICO Engineering considers applicants for all positions without regard to race (including natural hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, age (40 and over), medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex (including sexual harassment, sex stereotypes, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information/characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic or activity protected by law.