Construction Inspector - Transportation (TEMP - ON CALL)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing

401k

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Dues paid

Job summary

BKF is hiring an on-site Construction Inspector to perform onsite inspections ensuring compliance with contract requirements and permits. The role requires college degree or 5+ years in transportation or civil projects, plus 4+ years in supervision or inspection and a valid CA driver’s license.

Responsibilities include reporting on projects, advising engineers, sampling materials, checking utilities, traffic control, earthwork grading, concrete placement, and maintaining records.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 assists in conducting field tests, or refers samples for laboratory analysis.
• Checks location of public utilities to avoid interference with construction work.
• 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.
• Maintains material and inspection records.

Skills

Construction inspection

Reading plans

Field testing

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

College degree

Job description

BKF is hiring an ON CALLConstruction Inspectorto 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.

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.