On-Call Transportation Construction Inspector

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

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401k

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Job summary

BKF Engineers is seeking an on-call Construction Inspector to perform onsite inspections ensuring projects comply with contract requirements and permits. You will inspect diverse construction sites, document variances, collect materials samples, and assist with field tests while coordinating with project staff on safety and traffic control.

Applicants should have a college degree or 5+ years in transportation or civil projects, plus 4+ years of inspection experience and a valid California driver

Qualifications

• College degree or 5+ years' experience in transportation or civil projects.
• 4+ years inspecting engineering construction work, reading and interpreting plans and specs.
• 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 variances from approved plans and specs.
• Takes samples of materials, prepares test specimens, and assists in field tests or refers samples for lab analysis.
• Checks location of public utilities to avoid interference with construction work.
• Reviews contractor's traffic control plans and field traffic control; reviews project safety.
• Inspects earthwork grading, asphalt concrete placement, mixes control.
• Inspects concrete delivery, placement, curing, and reinforcing steel.
• Assists PM in review of submittals, RFIs, CCOs.
• Verifies acceptability of materials via Certificates of Compliance, shop drawings, test reports.
• Maintains inspection records including daily diary and photo log.

Skills

Driver's license

Field inspection

Plan interpretation

Education

College degree or equivalent civil/transportation experience

Job description

BKF Engineers is seeking an on-call Construction Inspector to perform onsite inspections ensuring projects comply with contract requirements and permits. You will inspect diverse construction sites, document variances, collect materials samples, and assist with field tests while coordinating with project staff on safety and traffic control.

Applicants should have a college degree or 5+ years in transportation or civil projects, plus 4+ years of inspection experience and a valid California driver