Construction Inspector (Santa Barbara and Ventura County)

Unico Engineering Inc; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) and matching

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

UNICO Engineering Inc is seeking a seasoned Construction Inspector in Camarillo, CA. The ideal candidate will perform daily inspections, document reports with photographs, and coordinate with owners, consultants, contractors, and testers on infrastructure projects including roadways and bridges.

Required are 5 years of relevant experience, thorough knowledge of project plans and Caltrans/local agency requirements, and a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in transportation, structures and utility projects.
• Thorough understanding of CAL OSHA practices and procedures.
• Experience with Caltrans standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily inspections and complete documentation.
• Coordinate with clients/owners and other consultants, contractors, and testers.
• Assist Resident Engineers with input on schedule, extra work bills, and change orders.
• Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
• Monitor construction for compliance with project documents and verify material tags/certificates.
• Measure, calculate, and document quantities of installed materials.
• Inspect road and bridge construction to Caltrans standards.
• Communicate with project team and provide recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

MS Office

Documentation

Cal OSHA

Bridge inspection

Caltrans standards

Drug screening

Driver license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College preferred

Job description

Company Overview:

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.

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.

Requirements

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)

Competitive Salary and generous benefits including health, vision, dental, life, disability, 401K, PTO and paid holidays. Energizing, fast-paced, nimble and expanding company with plenty of opportunities for career growth.

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

As an 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