Construction Inspector - Transportation (TEMP - ON CALL)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $125k–$160k per year

401(k)

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF Engineers is hiring an on-call Construction Inspector to perform onsite inspections ensuring compliance with contract requirements, plans and permits. This role involves inspecting diverse projects, reporting to the Resident Engineer, sampling materials, and supporting field tests while maintaining thorough records of daily activities and observations.

Candidates should have a college degree or 5+ years in civil/transportation work, plus 4+ years of inspection experience and a valid

Qualifications

• College degree or 5+ years' work experience in transportation or civil projects.
• 4+ years supervising or inspecting engineering construction work with ability to read and interpret complex plans.
• Valid California Class C driver's license with acceptable record.

Responsibilities

• Inspects a variety of construction projects and reports findings.
• Advises Resident Engineer and informs contractors of variances from approved plans and specs.
• Collects material samples and assists in field tests.
• Checks utility locations to avoid interference with construction work.
• Assists in review of submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Maintains inspection records and daily diary.

Skills

Construction inspection

Reading blueprints

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

College degree or 5+ years civil/transportation 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

BKF does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement and a specific solicitation for the position or other approved engagement request for the position with BKF, BKF reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited submittals are done at the risk of the recruiter.