Construction Inspector I

DVJ Consulting Engineers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DVJ Consulting Engineers seeks a Construction Inspector I/II to support Public Works inspection activities in Los Angeles. You will inspect road, bridge, flood control, sewer, water and utility projects, ensure compliance with plans, specs and permits, and coordinate testing and staking as directed.

Strong communication with stakeholders is essential. The role requires interpreting complex documents, enforcing safety and traffic controls, and preparing logs, daily reports and as-built records

Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Greenbook standards and Public Works construction plans.
• Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA Construction Safety Orders.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Ability to independently identify problems and propose solutions.
• At least one year of experience on road, bridge, water/sewer or related projects.
• Ability to enforce temporary traffic controls per approved plans and MUTCD.
• Capable of working with limited supervision on complex inspections.

Responsibilities

• Under oversight of PW leaders, perform construction inspection and enforce contract/permit documents.
• Perform inspections on road, bridge, flood control and utility projects for compliance.
• Coordinate material testing and construction staking as needed.
• Respond to public inquiries and maintain accurate records and logs.
• Prepare back-up documentation, change orders, and daily/field reports.
• Maintain professional relationships with Department staff and contractors.
• Monitor safety compliance and ensure right of way maintenance.
• Reject non-conforming work and issue deficiency notices.

Skills

Greenbook standards familiarity

Cal/OSHA knowledge

Ability to interpret plans

Problem solving

Experience on road/bridge projects

Traffic control enforcement

Independent work capability

Job description

• Under the oversight and direction of PW Section Heads, Area Supervisors, Head Construction Inspectors, Resident Engineers or Consultant Construction Managers. A Construction Inspector I may be assigned individual projects or serve as an extension of PW staff on Public Works or permitted projects. A Construction Inspector l may also be assigned to one of five PW Permit Offices
• Perform construction inspection, oversight and enforcement of contract/permit documents for construction of various road, bridge, flood control, sewer, water, traffic signal, airport improvement, and utility service projects being constructed by contractors under a contract or a permit issued by the Department
• Arrange for material testing and construction staking to be performed by Department staff
• Respond to complaints and inquiries from the public, elected officials, other agencies, Project Management Division III and Land Development Division staff and other affected Department Divisions
• Coordinate communications between all interested and affected parties, maintain accurate records of work done, and perform other associated contract or permit administration tasks
• Recommend & prepare back-up documentation to or process change orders. Prepare daily logs, BMP reports, photographic reports and working day statements; collect work records; maintain accurate records of work done for payment purposes; conduct employee interviews; prepare as-built plans and perform other associated contract administration tasks
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department staff
• Monitor permitted activities for safety compliance
• Monitor construction activities to ensure the public right of way is properly maintained and restored
• Reject work that does not meet minimum standards or permit requirements and issue notices to correct deficiencies

Roles and Responsibilities

• Under the oversight and direction of PW Section Heads, Area Supervisors, Head Construction Inspectors, Resident Engineers or Consultant Construction Managers. A Construction Inspector I may be assigned individual projects or serve as an extension of PW staff on Public Works or permitted projects. A Construction Inspector l may also be assigned to one of five PW Permit Offices
• Perform construction inspection, oversight and enforcement of contract/permit documents for construction of various road, bridge, flood control, sewer, water, traffic signal, airport improvement, and utility service projects being constructed by contractors under a contract or a permit issued by the Department
• Arrange for material testing and construction staking to be performed by Department staff
• Respond to complaints and inquiries from the public, elected officials, other agencies, Project Management Division III and Land Development Division staff and other affected Department Divisions
• Coordinate communications between all interested and affected parties, maintain accurate records of work done, and perform other associated contract or permit administration tasks
• Recommend & prepare back-up documentation to or process change orders. Prepare daily logs, BMP reports, photographic reports and working day statements; collect work records; maintain accurate records of work done for payment purposes; conduct employee interviews; prepare as-built plans and perform other associated contract administration tasks
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department staff
• Monitor permitted activities for safety compliance
• Monitor construction activities to ensure the public right of way is properly maintained and restored
• Reject work that does not meet minimum standards or permit requirements and issue notices to correct deficiencies

Requirements

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with, and a working knowledge of the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook) and the Standard Plans for Public Works Construction, and experience in their use
• Working knowledge of the Cal/OSHA Construction Safety Orders
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, special provisions and other contract documents
• Ability to independently identify potential problems and propose solutions
• At least one year of aggregate experience on road, reconstruction and resurfacing, bridge construction and rehabilitation, water and sewer lines, RCP or RCB storm drains, dam and reservoir modifications, pump stations, booster pump stations, traffic signal upgrade, installation or synchronization, and utility service projects
• Ability to enforce temporary traffic controls per approved traffic control plans, lane requirements or California MUTCD, Chapter 6
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and oversight. The consultant is expected to be responsible for, but not limited to, a combination of the following essential functions: