Construction Inspector

National Association of Women in Construction; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer contribution

Career development

Wellness stipend

Cell phone reimbursement

Meal planning support

Employee discounts

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Luster is seeking a Construction Inspector (Highway Structures) for a long-term, on-site role in the greater Los Angeles area. Inspect highway bridges and CIDH piles against Caltrans standards, maintaining clear records.

Night and weekend shifts are part of the job and on-site presence in the LA metro. Strong documentation, communication, and coordination skills are required, with familiarity with Caltrans specs and field testing procedures preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of highway construction inspection experience on large, complex projects.
• Experience inspecting Caltrans projects with knowledge of Caltrans specs and manuals.
• Hands-on CIDH pilesInspection of retaining walls and CIDH piles installation.
• Ability to read roadway/structure plans, special provisions, shop drawings, and foundation reports.
• Willingness to work night and weekend shifts, including extended shifts during freeway closures.
• Proficiency with construction inspection documentation platforms (e.g., Bluebeam Revu) and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Inspect roadway concrete structures, including bridges and walls.
• Inspect CIDH pile construction and verify integrity testing is complete before acceptance.
• Verify excavation, footing prep, reinforcing steel, formwork, drainage, and concrete placement.
• Coordinate structure work with adjacent roadway operations to tie into final grade and alignment.
• Document shifts with daily reports, quantities, labor, equipment, photos, and field conditions.
• Identify nonconforming work and coordinate until corrected.
• Monitor traffic control and safety during night and weekend operations.
• Attend preconstruction, pre-pour, and progress meetings; keep inspection records ready for audit.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Los Angeles, California, United States

Position Title: Construction Inspector

About the Position

We're seeking a Construction Inspector (Highway Structures) to support large, complex heavy civil infrastructure programs, including highways, roads, and bridges delivered through both traditional and alternative delivery methods. You'll inspect structure work against Caltrans standards and the approved contract documents, and keep a clear, defensible record of the work. Hands-on experience with CIDH piles (drilled shafts) and retaining walls is required.

This is a long-term, full-time, on-site position located in the greater Los Angeles metro area. Construction runs during night and weekend closures, so regular night and weekend shifts are part of the job.

Responsibilities

may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspect roadway concrete structures, including but not limited to cast-in-place/prestressed concrete box girder bridges, precast girder bridges, soil nail and ground anchor walls.
• Inspect CIDH pile construction for walls, soundwalls, and sign structure foundations, from drilling and bottom cleaning through cage and concrete placement and confirm integrity testing is complete before the pile is accepted.
• Verify excavation, footing preparation, reinforcing steel details, formwork, drainage, and backfill before each pour, and inspect concrete placement.
• Coordinate structure work with roadway excavation, embankment, and paving operations so walls, barriers, and drainage tie into final grade and alignment.
• Verify materials acceptance, certificates of compliance, sampling and testing frequencies, and keep nonconforming materials out of the work.
• Document each shift in accurate daily reports, including pay item quantities, contractor labor and equipment, photos, and field conditions.
• Identify nonconforming work early, document it, and coordinate with the resident engineer and contractor until its corrected.
• Monitor contractor compliance with traffic control, lane closure windows, and safety requirements during night and weekend operations.
• Attend preconstruction, pre-pour, and progress meetings, and keep inspection records ready for audit and closeout.
• Inspect work against Caltrans Standards and Specifications, and approved contract documents.

Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
• Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be licensed to operate motor vehicles in accordance with California Law, with the ability to travel to project sites as required.
• 5+ years of highway construction inspection experience for large (>$500M), complex, highway transportation projects.
• Construction inspection experience on Caltrans projects with working knowledge of the Caltrans Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, and Construction Manual.
• Hands-on experience inspecting retaining wall construction and CIDH piles (drilled shafts) installation, including working knowledge of the Caltrans Foundation Manual.
• Experience inspecting roadway concrete structures, such as soundwalls, concrete barriers, drainage structures, and sign structure foundations.
• Ability to read and interpret roadway and structure plans, special provisions, shop drawings, and foundation reports.
• Willingness to work night and weekend shifts, including extended shifts during freeway closures.
• Proficiency with construction inspection documentation platforms (e.g., Bluebeam Revu, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I, ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector, or equivalent inspection certifications.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience with CIDH integrity testing, specialty retaining walls (MSE, soldier pile, soil nail), or bridge widening structures.

Compensation Details

Expected Salary: $70k-$72k/year ($33-$35/hour). Luster provides the salary range that the company in good faith believes it might offer for this position based on the successful candidates level and years of experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, education, certifications, licenses, geographic location, etc. Luster reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on circumstances not related to any status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Just LOOK at the Benefits We Offer!

• Unlimited flexible time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent or elder care)
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
• 401(k) plan with guaranteed employer contribution
• Formal career planning and development program
• $2,500 annually toward professional development
• Wellness program with monthly wellness stipend
• Company cell phone or cell phone plan reimbursement
• Free personalized meal planning and nutrition support with a registered dietitian
• Free personal financial planning services
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Employee referral bonus

Specific plan details and coverage for each benefit noted above will be provided upon offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans

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Luster is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to criminal history, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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