Public Works Inspector — Project-Based Role

Local Agency Engineering Associates; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Local Agency Engineering Associates seeks a Public Works Inspector to support Cities and Water Districts across Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. The role involves inspecting projects such as curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage and street lighting, ensuring compliance with plans, specs and standards.

Responsibilities include daily reporting, coordination with city staff and contractors, and on-site inspections to monitor safety, quality, and progress on a

Qualifications

• 10 years of Construction Inspection experience with Cities/Counties Public Works Departments or Water Districts, or as a consultant providing similar services.
• Experience with regulatory requirements and standard plans for public works construction (Greenbook) and water/sewer projects.

Responsibilities

• Reviews PS&E thoroughly and maintains project understanding.
• Oversees day-to-day construction activities as the client/firm's eyes and ears.
• Monitors and records all contractor work.
• Prepares comprehensive daily reports with measurements and quantities.
• Identifies obstacles impacting scope, plans, or estimates and communicates with stakeholders.
• Documents contractor compliance/violations to ensure quality control.
• Conducts on-site inspections and enforces plans, specs, safety, and materials standards.
• Reviews traffic control plans for compliance in construction zones.
• Performs constructability reviews and assists with contractor claims/change orders.
• Attends pre-construction, progress, and field meetings.

Skills

Construction inspection

Public works knowledge

Reporting & records

Communication

On-site coordination

Job description

Local Agency Engineering Associates seeks a Public Works Inspector to support Cities and Water Districts across Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. The role involves inspecting projects such as curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage and street lighting, ensuring compliance with plans, specs and standards.

Responsibilities include daily reporting, coordination with city staff and contractors, and on-site inspections to monitor safety, quality, and progress on a