Deputy Inspector

Cumming Management Group, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cumming Group is seeking a Deputy Building Inspector to support LAWA’s Capital Improvement Program. The role requires LADBS Deputy Licenses in several disciplines, Cal‑OSHA 30‑hour training, and the ability to work all shifts to meet construction schedules.

Responsibilities include daily inspection reporting, reviewing payment requests, tracking changes, and conducting cross‑disciplinary inspections. Competitive benefits and a base salary range are offered.

Qualifications

• Create and maintain comprehensive daily inspection reports capturing the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and HOW of all construction work activities.
• Assist in reviewing monthly progress payment requests when assigned to a program.
• Track changes, verify time and material work, measure, and document job quantities.
• Conduct special inspections on various disciplines.
• Possess experience, knowledge, and understanding of methods used throughout construction.
• Hold LADBS Deputy Licenses in Concrete, Masonry, Steel Construction, Drilled‑in anchors/seismic resistance, Spray‑applied fireproofing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain daily inspection reports reflecting project progress.
• Review and assist with monthly progress payment requests as assigned.
• Track changes, verify quantities, and document time and materials.
• Perform special inspections on multiple disciplines.
• Apply construction methods knowledge to ensure compliance and safety.
• Utilize PM Web/Adobe Pro/Bluebeam for inspection documentation.

Skills

Daily inspection reports

Inspection coordination

Time management

Communication

Review changes/requests

Education

High school diploma

LADBS Deputy Licenses: Concrete, Masonry, Steel, Drilled-in anchors

Cal‑OSHA 30‑hour training

LAWA SIDA badge

Tools

PM Web

Adobe Pro

Bluebeam

Job description

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 15 rankings in ENR. With over 70 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!

The Deputy Building Inspector will provide special inspection support for the LAWA Quality Assurance and Construction Inspection Division across multiple projects within LAWA’s Capital Improvement Program. This role requires knowledge of multiple code requirements, effective communication, and time management.

• Candidates must possess valid Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) Deputy Licenses in Concrete Construction, Spray‑Applied Fireproofing, Drilled‑in‑Anchors/Seismic Resistance, and Steel Construction. Possession of other deputy licenses is preferred.
• Proof of Cal‑OSHA 30‑hr training within the last 4 years prior to assignment.
• Successful candidates must have LAWA SIDA badge prior to official start of work.
• Must be able to work any assigned shift - day, swing, or night - as required to meet the contractor’s construction schedule.

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

• Create and maintain comprehensive daily inspection reports that capture the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and HOW of all construction work activities, while ensuring the reports are clear and concise to accurately reflect daily progress.
• Assist in reviewing monthly progress payment requests when assigned to a program.
• Track various changes, verify time and material work, measure, and document job quantities.
• Conduct special inspections on various disciplines.
• Possess experience, knowledge, and understanding of methods used throughout construction.
• Possess valid Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) Deputy Licenses in the following disciplines: Concrete construction, Masonry, Steel construction, Drilled‑in anchors/seismic resistance, Spray‑applied fireproofing. Hardware/Software Knowledge knowledge of Project Management Information Software used for inspection/document control (i.e. PM Web, Adobe Pro, Bluebeam, etc.). Computer proficiency to review and utilize electronic equipment for contract documents efficiently, including change orders, submittals, RFIs, and other inspection documents, with minimal supervision.

Professional Experience Level/Other Qualifications

• 5 years or more of experience performing as a LADBS Deputy Building Inspector on large‑scale projects. This includes overseeing and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations on significant construction projects. Involvement in complex projects that require coordination with multiple stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, and city officials. Expertise in identifying and addressing code violations, ensuring that all aspects of construction meet the required standards.

Education/Training

• Current City of Los Angeles Deputy Inspector Licenses; Grading, or Post Tensioning (Pre‑Stressed) REQUIRED.
• 30‑hour Cal‑OSHA training prior to assignment.
• The 30‑hour training will have been received within the last 4 years.
• High school diploma (or equivalent).

Element‑Specific Requirements/Notes

• May assume other duties as required/needed.
• May be required to work various shifts, including day, swing, and night.
• Shall be open to work modified schedules, including nights and weekends, as dictated by the contractors' work activities and accelerated project schedules.
• Availability to work overtime as required.

In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Insurance
• Vision
• Insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short and long‑term disability
• Employee Assistance Program #LI‑SV1

The salary range for this full‑time role is $106,800.00-$142,400.02 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity. All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.

Cumming Group is passionate about helping our clients execute large‑scale, complex projects on‑time and within budget. Our project and cost‑management services are specifically tailored to each client’s needs and add meaningful value at every step of a project’s development. Drawing on deep expertise in the communities and sectors we serve, we anticipate and solve problems, deliver solutions, and drive results. Since opening our doors in 1996, Cumming Group has grown to 50+ offices globally, and is now home to more than 3,000+ team members – including many of the brightest minds in the industry.

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity. All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws.