Roadway Construction Inspector — Field Owner's Rep

Pacific Pros; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Pacific Pros seeks a Roadway Construction Inspector to serve as the owner's representative on Caltrans District 11 projects in Escondido, CA. The role requires field inspection of asphalt, concrete, drainage, traffic control, and compliance with SWPPP and ADA standards; daily diaries and documentation are required.

Local candidates only; on-site, full-time with immediate start. Qualifications include 4+ years of roadway inspection, valid driver's license, strong communication, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Two years of education beyond 12th grade in Engineering or Surveying OR one year in CA state service plus four years road inspection experience
• Four years or more of roadway construction inspection experience
• US employment authorization without sponsorship
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with vehicle policy
• Proficiency with MS Office, SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat

Responsibilities

• Inspect roadway construction activities including asphalt paving and concrete work
• Inspect traffic control, lane and ramp closures with coordination
• Enforce and document Water Pollution Control Program requirements
• Inspect signing, striping, pavement markings, and roadside features
• Coordinate with Caltrans staff, contractors and subs contractors
• Prepare and maintain daily inspection diaries and supporting docs
• Upload and maintain diaries in Caltrans ProDMS
• Track and document Extra Work and Tentative Agreements
• Prepare Q-Sheets and backup docs for Monthly Pay Estimates
• Verify materials release information (Category 41)
• Familiar with labor compliance coordination and certified payroll

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

EIT or PE preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
  
  
  

Pacific Pros is seeking Roadway Construction Inspector for Roadway Construction Projects to be a representative for Caltrans District 11.

Work Location: LAWA has required the candidates be local for this position.

Region: Escondido, CA (San Diego County)

Status: Full-time on-site.

Opening: Mid February 2025, Immediate

Position Description Summary

Serve as Owner's representative.

Essential Job Duties For This Position

The duties for this position include assisting the Caltrans Resident Engineer in all aspects of field inspection and documentation, including, but are not limited to, the following:

• Inspection of roadway construction activities, including asphalt paving, concrete flatwork (including ADA curb ramps), drainage improvements, and ramp realignment work
• Inspection of traffic control systems, lane closures, and ramp closures, including coordination with COZEEP
• Enforcement and documentation of Water Pollution Control Program requirements, including SWPPP BMPs
• Inspection of signing, striping, pavement markings, and roadside features
• Coordination with Caltrans staff, contractors, and subcontractors
• Preparation of complete, accurate, and timely daily inspection diaries, quantity measurements, and supporting documentation
• Uploading and maintaining daily diaries in Caltrans ProDMS
• Tracking and documentation of Extra Work, including issuance of Tentative Agreements
• Preparation of Q-Sheets and backup documentation for Monthly Pay Estimates
• Verification of materials release information (Category 41)
• Familiarity with labor compliance coordination and certified payroll support
  
  
  

Hardware/Software Knowledge

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite software – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications

• EITHER Two (2) years of education equivalent to completion of a curriculum beyond the 12th grade in either: Engineering (including coursework in trigonometry and algebra or higher, drafting, computer science, and physics, chemistry, or a comparable physical science), or Surveying (including coursework in trigonometry and algebra or higher, drafting, surveying, and computer science) OR One (1) year in the California state service performing duties comparable to those of a Junior Engineering Technician, Range B AND A documented minimum four (4) years of demonstrated experience in roadway construction inspection of highways or major public works projects performing duties consistent with this Contract.
• 4 years or more of experience performing inspection of Caltrans roadway construction projects (or similar agencies)
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Requires a detail-oriented professional with extensive field experience and a strong commitment to safety and compliance.
• US Employment Authorization without needing sponsorship
• See Education/Training requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A valid Driver’s License and compliance with PACIFIC’s Vehicle Policy
• Proficiency with common Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat (PDF files)
• 3+ References from Clients
  
  
  

Preferred Experience:

• Prior experience with night work, extended lane closures, and ramp closures
• Prior documented experience with ADA Ramps, MGS, Striping
• Familiarity with working under COZEEP coordination
• North County San Diego residency or familiarity with the project area (preferred for response time and efficiency)
  
  
  

Minimum Education/Training

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Higher education level is preferred.
• EIT or PE is preferred.
  
  
  

Compensation

• Prevailing Wage Position