Structurtal Representative Work Location: Los Angeles, CA

PMCS Group, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Structural Representative in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, registration as a California Professional Engineer preferred, and a minimum of five years of experience in structural inspections for bridges and retaining walls. Responsibilities include overseeing inspections, ensuring compliance with construction standards, and maintaining inspection records. This role demands excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of Caltrans guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing structural inspection services for bridges and retaining walls.
• Familiarity with Caltrans guidelines and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with construction contract requirements.
• Oversee staff performing daily field inspections.
• Prepare daily diaries and maintain inspection records.
• Verify field dimensions and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Registration as a California Professional Engineer

Job description

STRUCTURAL REPRESENTATIVE — WORK LOCATION: LOS ANGELES, CA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Registration as a California Professional Engineer is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience performing structural inspection services for bridges and retaining walls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Familiarity with

• Caltrans Falsework Manual
• Caltrans Trench and Shoring Manual
• Bridge Construction Records and Procedures Manual
• Caltrans Foundation Manual
• Caltrans Prestress Manual
• Caltrans Deck Construction Manual
• Experience working within Caltrans Right of Way, performing structural inspections.
• Previous experience as a Structural Representative on bridge projects.

Duties include, but are not limited to

• Ensure compliance with construction contract requirements and contractor-prepared shop drawings.
• Verify field dimensions, including vertical and horizontal field control for structures.
• Oversee staff performing daily field inspections.
• Prepare daily diaries and maintain inspection records.
• Review submittals, including shop drawings, product data, samples, test samples, and QA plans submitted by the contractor.
• Assist the Resident Engineer in responding to Requests for Information from the contractor.
• Verify compliance with applicable regulations, including CAL/OSHA and SWPPP.
• Inspect construction progress to ensure procedures and materials comply with specifications.
• Observe work in progress to assure conformance with requirements and workmanship standards.
• Ensure conformance with standards, established engineering practices, applicable codes, and the technical adequacy of design and construction.
• Perform general office administration, including report reproduction, collation, and delivery.
• Perform calculations and acceptance reviews of temporary structures used in bridge construction, including falsework, temporary shoring, working platforms, and supports.
• Perform quantity take-off calculations for bid items and verify that quantities billed by the contractor on monthly pay applications are accurate.
• Assist in preparing Change Orders and Change Notices (CNs) and respond to RFCs.
• Prepare final as-built documentation.
• Perform constructability reviews.