Senior Civil Inspector: Field Leader for Utility Projects

Hill International, Inc.; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hill International, Inc. in Pomona, California, is seeking a Sr Civil Inspector to oversee all civil construction work on local projects. The role emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements, quality control, and coordination with contractors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of UG infrastructure inspection experience, a valid driver's license, and strong reporting skills. The position requires frequent field work with travel up to 75% and occasional office work in Pomona.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience inspecting utility UG infrastructure.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License.
• Experience with utility underground construction practices, specifications, and requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• 2+ years managing multiple tasks with conflicting schedules.
• Experience performing inspections, providing technical support, and recommending corrective actions.
• Experience evaluating project effectiveness, monitoring progress, and implementing changes.
• Experience documenting installed facilities locations on as-built drawings.
• Experience preparing and delivering reports to peers/management.
• Experience managing risk and safety and providing exceptional service.
• Electric utility experience preferred.
• Must be local to Southern California.
• 5 days/week at job sites or Pomona office when not in the field.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all civil construction work.
• Ensures that services meet regulatory requirements.
• Creates and delivers reports on ongoing construction, quality, and maintenance.
• Documents locations on as-built drawings and prepares supporting docs.
• Coordinates project changes per contract documents with customers.
• Collaboratively tasks projects with contractors and supports design issues.
• Interfaces with internal/outside agencies; field decisions impact efficiency.
• Reviews and approves field change orders in Ariba.
• Performs contractor field safety assessments and promotes safety.
• Updates work orders in ClickSchedule for non-UGC work and UGCs post‑award.
• Ensures warranty corrections are completed, inspecting for safety/quality.
• Requires up to 75% travel to job sites within service territory.

Skills

5+ years experience inspecting utility

Valid Class C Driver’s License

Underground construction practices

Microsoft Office Suite

2+ years managing multiple tasks

Inspections and reporting

Risk and safety management

Travel up to 75%

Local to Southern California

Job description

Hill International, Inc. in Pomona, California, is seeking a Sr Civil Inspector to oversee all civil construction work on local projects. The role emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements, quality control, and coordination with contractors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of UG infrastructure inspection experience, a valid driver's license, and strong reporting skills. The position requires frequent field work with travel up to 75% and occasional office work in Pomona.