Traffic & Civil Construction Inspector (Hybrid)

BKF Engineers, Inc.; Laguna Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

9 Holidays

Flexible schedules

Education reimbursement

Professional association dues

Job summary

BKF Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Construction Inspector to perform onsite inspections ensuring compliance with contract requirements and permits.

The role involves evaluating earthwork, concrete, and structural components, coordinating with the Resident Engineer, and maintaining detailed inspection records. A college degree or 5+ years in Transportation or Civil projects is required, with 4+ years supervising or inspecting engineering construction work and a valid California driver's license.

Qualifications

• College degree or minimum 5 years’ work experience with Transportation or Civil related projects.
• 4+ years of experience in the supervision or inspection of engineering construction work, including reading and interpreting complex construction plans and specifications.
• Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driver’s record are required.

Responsibilities

• Inspects and reports on a variety of construction projects.
• Advises Resident Engineer or Agency Project Manager and informs contractors of any variances from approved plans and specifications.
• Takes samples of materials, prepares test specimens, and assist in conducting field tests, or refers samples for laboratory analysis.
• Checks the location of public utilities to avoid interference with construction work.
• Checks roadway/slope/structure grades, flow lines, and locations of structures.
• Reviews contractor’s traffic control plans and field traffic control; review project safety.
• Inspects earthwork grading, placement of asphalt concrete, proportions, and control of mixes.
• Inspects delivery, placing, and curing of concrete and the placing of reinforcing steel.
• Assists PM in review of project submittals, RFI’s, CCO’s.
• Verifies acceptability of material incorporated into the project by Certificates of Compliance, shop drawings, test reports.
• Maintains material and inspection records.
• Maintains a daily diary, photo log, contract item quantities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction inspection

Education

College degree

CPII

ICC Reinforced Concrete Inspection

ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Grade 1

SWPPP Certification

Fall protection Safety Training

EIT or PE license

Job description

BKF Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Construction Inspector to perform onsite inspections ensuring compliance with contract requirements and permits.

The role involves evaluating earthwork, concrete, and structural components, coordinating with the Resident Engineer, and maintaining detailed inspection records. A college degree or 5+ years in Transportation or Civil projects is required, with 4+ years supervising or inspecting engineering construction work and a valid California driver's license.