Field Construction Inspector - Risk & Quality Oversight

Arixa Capital; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K with Safe Harbor contribution

Two weeks paid time away

Job summary

Arixa Capital seeks a Construction Inspector in Los Angeles for hybrid in-office work. You will observe, evaluate, and report on construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, budgets, permits, and standards.

The role supports proactive risk management across field and office activities. Responsibilities include field inspections, documenting findings, budget and schedule analysis, and coordinating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Architecture, Building Inspection, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressively responsible construction inspection experience; or 6–8 years of general construction, project management, estimating, or related field experience.
• Experience evaluating project budgets, construction schedules, and contractor performance preferred.
• Experience with residential pavement rehabilitation, site development, or infrastructure improvement projects is a plus.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, contracts, budgets, permits, schedules, and Schedule of Values documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, contracts, scopes of work, schedules, permits, and Schedule of Values (SOV) documentation.
• Conduct field inspections to evaluate construction progress, workmanship, material quality, and compliance with approved project requirements.
• Document and communicate project observations, concerns, deficiencies, and risks to appropriate Risk Management and Construction Team representatives.
• Proactively identify issues that could impact project completion, cost, quality, safety, asset protection, or overall project performance.
• Prepare and submit timely risk assessment, inspection findings, and project status updates.
• Generate clear and accurate inspection reports, including written narratives, photographs, budget analyses, and schedule assessments.
• Measure, calculate, and document construction quantities and completed work in relation to approved budgets and funding requests.
• Identify discrepancies between approved plans and actual field conditions and evaluate the impact of scope changes.
• With assistance from Construction Management, verify that contractor work and installed materials conform to contractual requirements, approved plans, and industry standards.
• Identify and report project delays, work stoppages, lien concerns, contractor performance issues, and other factors that may impact project disposition.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Education

Associate degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Project

Job description

Arixa Capital seeks a Construction Inspector in Los Angeles for hybrid in-office work. You will observe, evaluate, and report on construction projects to ensure compliance with plans, budgets, permits, and standards.

The role supports proactive risk management across field and office activities. Responsibilities include field inspections, documenting findings, budget and schedule analysis, and coordinating with stakeholders.