Construction Inspector II

ENGICON CM; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

ENGICON CM is seeking a Construction Inspector II to support road, bridge, and utility projects in Los Angeles County. The role involves inspecting contractor work, enforcing plans and safety rules, and coordinating with PW staff to ensure compliance and quality during construction.

The ideal candidate has familiarity with Greenbook standards, Cal/OSHA Orders, and the ability to interpret complex contract documents, with at least four years of relevant project experience and a proactive approach

Qualifications

• Familiarity with Greenbook and Standard Plans for Public Works Construction.
• Working knowledge of Cal/OSHA Construction Safety Orders.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Ability to independently identify potential problems and propose solutions.
• At least 4 years aggregate experience on roadway, bridge, water/ sewer, and related civil projects.
• Ability to enforce temporary traffic controls per MUTCD, California, and project plans.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform construction inspection, oversight, and enforcement of documents for road, bridge, sewer, water, and utility projects.
• Arrange for material testing and construction staking.
• Respond to inquiries from public officials and departments.
• Coordinate communications between stakeholders and maintain records.
• Prepare back-up documentation for change orders and maintain logs and reports.
• Establish relationships with Department staff and monitor safety compliance.

Skills

Plan interpretation

Attention to detail

Site inspection

Safety compliance

Independent work

Problem solving

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement

The services to be provided consist of providing construction inspection related services in support of PW administered road, bridge, flood control, sewer, water, traffic signal, or airport improvement projects or in support of permitted activities in the Road and Flood Control District rights of way located throughout Los Angeles County.

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 4 years of aggregate experience on roadway 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, airport improvement, 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Under the oversight and direction of PW Section Head, Head Construction Inspectors, Resident Engineers, or Consultant Construction Managers, Construction Inspector II's may be assigned individual projects or serve as an extension of PW staff on Public Works or permitted projects. Construction Inspector Il’s may also be assigned to one of five PW Permit Offices.
• Perform construction inspection, oversight, and enforcement of contract/permit documents for the construction of various road, bridge, sewer, water, utility service, traffic signal, flood control, and airport improvement 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, 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.