On-Call Construction Inspector | Field & Materials QA

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $125k–$160k per year

401(k)

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF Engineers is hiring an on-call Construction Inspector to perform onsite inspections ensuring compliance with contract requirements, plans and permits. This role involves inspecting diverse projects, reporting to the Resident Engineer, sampling materials, and supporting field tests while maintaining thorough records of daily activities and observations.

Candidates should have a college degree or 5+ years in civil/transportation work, plus 4+ years of inspection experience and a valid

Qualifications

• College degree or 5+ years' work experience in transportation or civil projects.
• 4+ years supervising or inspecting engineering construction work with ability to read and interpret complex plans.
• Valid California Class C driver's license with acceptable record.

Responsibilities

• Inspects a variety of construction projects and reports findings.
• Advises Resident Engineer and informs contractors of variances from approved plans and specs.
• Collects material samples and assists in field tests.
• Checks utility locations to avoid interference with construction work.
• Assists in review of submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Maintains inspection records and daily diary.

Skills

Construction inspection

Reading blueprints

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

College degree or 5+ years civil/transportation experience

Job description

BKF Engineers is hiring an on-call Construction Inspector to perform onsite inspections ensuring compliance with contract requirements, plans and permits. This role involves inspecting diverse projects, reporting to the Resident Engineer, sampling materials, and supporting field tests while maintaining thorough records of daily activities and observations.

Candidates should have a college degree or 5+ years in civil/transportation work, plus 4+ years of inspection experience and a valid