Senior Field Engineer / Senior Inspector

Actalent; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transit benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Field Engineer / Senior Inspector in Orange, CA to lead inspections and field teams on transportation and public-infrastructure projects. You will coordinate daily activities, verify conformance with plans, and document progress for stakeholders.

The role requires strong communication, field judgment, and the ability to drive issues to resolution in a fast-paced environment, with travel between project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in construction inspection or field engineering.
• Experience leading field staff and inspection teams.
• Strong knowledge of contract requirements and construction docs.
• Ability to travel between sites with a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day inspection activities and staff.
• Coordinate with contractors, utilities, designers, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Prepare daily reports and inspection records.
• Monitor safety, quality, schedule, and progress.
• Support change management and field condition documentation.
• Provide guidance to Project Engineers and inspection staff.
• Lead field coordination meetings and capture action items.

Skills

Construction inspection

Field leadership

Contract management

Communication

Travel readiness

Tools

ICC certification

Job description

Los Angeles, CA | Transit & Public Infrastructure Construction

About The Opportunity

Join a growing construction management team supporting some of Southern California's most visible transportation and public infrastructure programs. This role is ideal for a field-focused construction professional who thrives in complex project environments, enjoys solving problems in real time, and takes pride in delivering quality work on behalf of public agencies and project stakeholders. The work supports large-scale transit, transportation, and infrastructure improvements throughout the Los Angeles region.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Field Engineer / Senior Inspector to serve as a key field leader on active transportation and infrastructure construction projects. This individual will provide day-to-day oversight of inspection activities, support construction management teams, coordinate with contractors and public agencies, and help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in compliance with contract requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong field judgment with exceptional documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills. This is a highly visible role that requires the ability to work independently, lead field efforts, and drive issues through resolution in a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and provide day-to-day direction to project inspection staff and field personnel.
• Conduct and oversee field inspections to verify compliance with plans, specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
• Coordinate daily construction activities with contractors, utilities, designers, agency representatives, and project stakeholders.
• Lead field coordination meetings and document action items, decisions, and follow-up activities.
• Prepare and review daily reports, field documentation, progress reports, and inspection records.
• Monitor project quality, schedule performance, safety compliance, and construction progress.
• Identify field issues, risk factors, constructability concerns, and potential conflicts before they impact project delivery.
• Support change management efforts including documentation of field conditions, quantity verification, and issue resolution.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Project Engineers, Assistant Resident Engineers, and inspection staff.
• Coordinate with public agencies, third parties, and utility owners to facilitate construction activities.
• Support night work, weekend work, or alternative work schedules when project conditions require.
• Serve as a trusted field representative on behalf of the project management and construction management team.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction inspection, field engineering, construction management, or transportation infrastructure experience.
• Experience leading field staff, inspectors, or construction oversight teams.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
• Experience preparing daily reports, documenting field conditions, and maintaining complete project records.
• Experience working directly with contractors in active construction environments.
• Strong communication, coordination, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting transit, transportation, heavy civil, rail, roadway, bridge, utility, or public works projects.
• Experience working with public agencies, municipalities, transportation authorities, or infrastructure programs.
• Knowledge of change management, quantity verification, contractor coordination, and project controls processes.
• Familiarity with the City of Los Angeles Brown Book and Greenbook standards.
• Experience coordinating with public works agencies, transportation departments, or construction administration groups.
• ICC, ACI, or related construction inspection certifications.
• Experience supporting owner-representative, PM/CM, or agency-side construction management programs.

What Success Looks Like

Successful candidates are proactive, highly organized, field-oriented professionals who can operate independently while maintaining strong collaboration with project teams. They are comfortable making decisions, coordinating multiple stakeholders, identifying issues early, and driving resolutions through completion. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to major transportation and infrastructure programs while working alongside experienced construction management professionals on complex public-sector projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Orange, CA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Orange,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.