Construction Inspector - Transportation (TEMP - ON CALL)

BKF Engineers; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

9 Paid Holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Dues for professional societies

Competitive benefits

Job summary

BKF Engineers is hiring an on-call Construction Inspector to perform onsite inspections in Santa Barbara, CA, ensuring the project complies with contract requirements and permits. You will inspect and report on varied construction activities and coordinate with the Resident Engineer and Project Manager.

The role requires a college degree or 5+ years in Transportation/Civil projects, plus 4+ years in supervising or inspecting engineering construction work, and a valid CA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• College degree or minimum 5 years' work experience with Transportation or Civil related projects.
• 4+ years of experience in supervision or inspection of engineering construction work including reading and interpreting complex construction plans and specifications.
• Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driver's record are required.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and reports on a variety of construction projects.
• Advises Resident Engineer or Agency Project Manager and informs contractors of variances from approved plans and specifications.
• Takes samples of materials, prepares test specimens, and assists in conducting field tests or refers samples for laboratory analysis.
• Checks the location of public utilities to avoid interference with construction work.
• Checks roadway/slope/structure grades, flow lines, and locations of structures.
• Reviews contractor's traffic control plans and field traffic control; review project safety.
• Inspects earthwork grading, placement of asphalt concrete, proportions, and control of mixes.
• Inspects delivery, placing, and curing of concrete and the placing of reinforcing steel.
• Assists PM in review of project submittals, RFIs, CCOs.
• Verifies acceptability of material incorporated into the project by Certificates of Compliance, shop drawings, test reports.
• Maintains material and inspection records.
• Maintains a daily diary, photo log, contract item quantities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction inspection

Reading plans

Documentation

Education

College degree or 5+ years experience

Job description

BKF is hiring an ON CALL Construction Inspector to execute onsite construction inspections to ensure the project is being constructed in compliance with the contract requirements and applicable permits.

Responsibilities:

General

• Inspects and reports on a variety of construction projects
• Advises Resident Engineer or Agency Project Manager and informs contractors of any variances from approved plans and specifications
• Takes samples of materials, prepares test specimens, and assist in conducting field tests, or refers samples for laboratory analysis
• Checks the location of public utilities to avoid interference with construction work
• Checks roadway/slope/structure grades, flow lines, and locations of structures
• Reviews contractor's traffic control plans and field traffic control; review project safety
• Inspects earthwork grading, placement of asphalt concrete, proportions, and control of mixes
• Inspects delivery, placing, and curing of concrete and the placing of reinforcing steel
• Assists PM in review of project submittals, RFI's, CCO's
• Verifies acceptability of material incorporated into the project by Certificates of Compliance, shop drawings, test reports
• Maintains material and inspection records
• Maintains a daily diary, photo log, contract item quantities
• Other duties as assigned

BKF is hiring an ON CALL Construction Inspector to execute onsite construction inspections to ensure the project is being constructed in compliance with the contract requirements and applicable permits.

Responsibilities:

General

• Inspects and reports on a variety of construction projects
• Advises Resident Engineer or Agency Project Manager and informs contractors of any variances from approved plans and specifications
• Takes samples of materials, prepares test specimens, and assist in conducting field tests, or refers samples for laboratory analysis
• Checks the location of public utilities to avoid interference with construction work
• Checks roadway/slope/structure grades, flow lines, and locations of structures
• Reviews contractor's traffic control plans and field traffic control; review project safety
• Inspects earthwork grading, placement of asphalt concrete, proportions, and control of mixes
• Inspects delivery, placing, and curing of concrete and the placing of reinforcing steel
• Assists PM in review of project submittals, RFI's, CCO's
• Verifies acceptability of material incorporated into the project by Certificates of Compliance, shop drawings, test reports
• Maintains material and inspection records
• Maintains a daily diary, photo log, contract item quantities
• Other duties as assigned

• College degree or minimum 5 years' work experience with Transportation or Civil related projects
• 4 + years of experience in the supervision or inspection of engineering construction work including reading and interpreting complex construction plans and specifications

• Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driver's record are required

Desired Certifications

• Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector (CPII)
• ICC Reinforced Concrete Inspection Certification
• ICC Masonry Inspection Certification
• ICC Welding Inspection Certification
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade 1 Certification
• Qualified SWPPP Certification
• Fall protection Safety Training
• First Aid & CPR

• The typical base salary range for this position is $125,000.00 - $160,000.00 annually, depending upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location, hourly wage
• Competitive salaries, profit sharing, and 401k.
• Generous paid time off packages.
• 9 Paid Holidays.
• Flexible schedules.
• Education reimbursement, paid annual dues for professional and societal organizations.
• BKF offers competitive and award‑winning benefits and perks.

BKF provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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