On-Call Construction Inspector - Civil/Transportation Field

BKF Engineers; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

401k

PTO and holidays (9)

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF Engineers is seeking an ON CALL Construction Inspector to perform onsite inspections, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and permits. The role involves reviewing plans, testing materials, and coordinating with project managers to resolve variances.

Ideal candidates hold a college degree or have 5+ years in transportation or civil projects, with 4+ years' field supervision/inspection experience and a valid CA driver's license. Certifications are a plus.

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 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

Job description

BKF Engineers is seeking an ON CALL Construction Inspector to perform onsite inspections, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and permits. The role involves reviewing plans, testing materials, and coordinating with project managers to resolve variances.

Ideal candidates hold a college degree or have 5+ years in transportation or civil projects, with 4+ years' field supervision/inspection experience and a valid CA driver's license. Certifications are a plus.