On-Call Field Construction Inspector - Civil/Infrastructure

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and benefits

9 Paid Holidays

Education reimbursement

401k

Job summary

BKF is seeking an on-call Construction Inspector to perform onsite inspections and ensure compliance with contract requirements and permits in Santa Cruz, CA. The role requires reading and interpreting complex plans, evaluating field conditions, and maintaining thorough inspection records.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in engineering construction inspection, a college degree or equivalent civil/transportation experience, and a valid California 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 and an acceptable driving record.

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
• Valid California Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driver’s record are required

Skills

Construction inspection

Plan reading & interpretation

Field testing coordination

Documentation & diary maintenance

Education

College degree or 5+ years civil/transportation experience

Job description

BKF is seeking an on-call Construction Inspector to perform onsite inspections and ensure compliance with contract requirements and permits in Santa Cruz, CA. The role requires reading and interpreting complex plans, evaluating field conditions, and maintaining thorough inspection records.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in engineering construction inspection, a college degree or equivalent civil/transportation experience, and a valid California driver's license.