On-Call Civil Construction Inspector | Flexible Schedule

BKF; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 Paid Holidays

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Professional association dues

Job summary

BKF is seeking an on-call Construction Inspector to perform onsite inspections ensuring compliance with contract requirements and permits. Responsibilities include inspecting diverse projects, advising engineers, sampling materials, and verifying test reports.

Qualified candidates will have a college degree or 5+ years in Transportation or Civil projects, 4+ years in construction inspection with ability to read complex plans, and a valid CA driver’s license.

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 is 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 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.

Skills

Construction inspection

Plan reading

Field testing

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

College degree

5+ years civil/ transportation experience

Tools

CPII

ICC RCC inspection

ICC Masonry inspection

ICC Welding inspection

ACI Field Technician Grade 1

Qualified SWPPP

Fall protection training

First Aid & CPR

Job description

BKF is seeking an on-call Construction Inspector to perform onsite inspections ensuring compliance with contract requirements and permits. Responsibilities include inspecting diverse projects, advising engineers, sampling materials, and verifying test reports.

Qualified candidates will have a college degree or 5+ years in Transportation or Civil projects, 4+ years in construction inspection with ability to read complex plans, and a valid CA driver’s license.