On-Call Field Inspector – Civil/Transportation Projects

Bkf-Engineers-1; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401k

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Professional dues

Benefits

Job summary

BKF is seeking an on-call Construction Inspector to conduct onsite inspections ensuring compliance with contract requirements and permits. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, sampling materials, evaluating traffic control, and documenting field records.

The role requires a college degree (or 5+ years in Transportation/Civil projects), 4+ years of inspection experience, and a valid California driver’s license. Certifications such as CPII and ACI are preferred.

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.
• Maintains material and inspection records.

Skills

Construction inspection

Reading plans

Field testing

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

College degree

5+ years Civil/Transportation experience

Tools

None

Job description

BKF is seeking an on-call Construction Inspector to conduct onsite inspections ensuring compliance with contract requirements and permits. Responsibilities include reviewing plans, sampling materials, evaluating traffic control, and documenting field records.

The role requires a college degree (or 5+ years in Transportation/Civil projects), 4+ years of inspection experience, and a valid California driver’s license. Certifications such as CPII and ACI are preferred.