LAWA Construction Inspector

Pacific Pros; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Construction Inspector to represent a major airport in Los Angeles. This role involves inspecting a variety of construction projects, ensuring compliance with local standards and specifications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in public works projects and a strong commitment to safety and quality. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to significant infrastructure improvements in the region. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about construction integrity, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Holidays

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public works inspection required.
• Detail-oriented with strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect construction for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Document daily progress and prepare payment requests.
• Collaborate effectively with a large team of inspectors.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Decision Making

Computer Literacy

Education

High School Diploma

Higher Education Preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Benefits:

1. Paid Holidays
2. 401(k)
3. 401(k) matching
4. Dental insurance
5. Health insurance
6. Paid time off
7. Vision insurance

Pacific Pros is seeking Construction Inspector for Construction Projects to be a representative for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA).

Work Location: LAWA has required the candidates be local for this position.

Region: Los Angeles, CA

Status: Full-time on-site.

Opening: Spring 2025, Immediate

Position Description Summary: Serve as Owner's representative.

Essential Job Duties for this position:

1. Inspects the construction of a wide variety of airport improvements, utilities projects to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, contracts, permits, environmental documents, agreements for work, and may provide construction inspection support.
2. Documents daily progress of the work, prepares monthly progress payment request, tracks various changes, verifies time and material work, measures and documents job quantities.
3. Documentation and information retrieval may require computer literacy skills.
4. Construction Inspectors must have the ability to set priorities, make decisions and work effectively with minimal supervision, deal tactfully and effectively with LAWA stakeholders, contractors, construction workers, the public, and conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
5. Conduct inspections for the installation of sanitary sewer systems and stormdrains, including related structures, in accordance with City and County of Los Angeles Standards.
6. Oversee the installation of underground wet and dry utilities, working within or for various Southern California regional agencies.
7. Perform inspections for the installation of street lighting and traffic signal systems, following the specifications set by the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation.
8. Ensure compliance with multi-phased, site-specific traffic control plans, with a strong emphasis on pedestrian safety and routing.
9. Collaborate professionally within a large team of inspectors.
10. Apply extensive knowledge of City of Los Angeles Standard Plans/Specifications and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook).

Hardware/Software Knowledge:

1. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
2. Experience with Adobe Acrobat.

Required Qualifications:

1. 5 years or more of experience performing inspection of large scale Public Works type projects.
2. Proven expertise in the installation and inspection of sewer and storm drain systems, utility infrastructure, and traffic control measures.
3. Strong working knowledge of City of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles Standards.
4. Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
5. Requires a detail-oriented professional with extensive field experience and a strong commitment to safety and compliance.
6. US Employment Authorization without needing sponsorship.
7. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
8. A valid Driver’s License and compliance with PACIFIC’s Vehicle Policy.
9. Proficiency with common Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat (PDF files).
10. 3+ References from Clients.

Minimum Education/Training:

1. High school diploma (or equivalent).
2. Higher education level is preferred.

Registration/Certification:

1. OSHA 30 (prior to assignment), obtained within the past 4 years.
2. No specific technical certification requirement; although any technical certification is preferred such as ICC, etc.

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes:

1. May assume other duties as required/needed.
2. May be required to work various shifts as needed.
3. The position will require the candidate to have the ability to transit to, from, and between project sites.
4. LAWA has required the candidates be local and available fully on-site for this field position.

Compensation:

Prevailing Wage Position