Construction Inspector

Location: Los Angeles, CA — on-site at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Terminal 5. Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site in accordance with LAWA policy; a LAWA SIDA badge and federal background check are required.

About the role

Conducts comprehensive daily inspections across building and terminal construction projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and project specifications. Reviews and interprets construction documents including blueprints, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.

Prepares comprehensive daily inspection reports that clearly document the who, what, when, where, and how of all observed construction activities, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and accountability in tracking progress and identifying issues, deficiencies, or safety concerns in a timely manner.

Verifies contractor compliance with local jurisdiction requirements, building codes, and LAWA-specific proprietary standards. Supports special inspections and testing activities, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and third-party agencies as needed.

May track and document time-and-material work, field changes, and job quantities. May assist in validating contractor progress payment requests based on an approved schedule of values.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections related to building construction including, but not limited to:
  • Clearing, grubbing and demolition of building structures
  • Excavations, trenching and shoring
  • Grade and elevation survey
  • Structural backfill and compaction for underground utilities
  • Structural and nonstructural concrete work
  • Formwork, footings and micropiles
  • Sewer and storm drain inspection
  • Metal stud framing, drywall installation and interior finishes
  • Door and hardware components
  • T-bar ceilings, hard lids, and other fire-rated components

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience performing inspection of large-scale Public Works type projects
• Training in the use of fall protection equipment and harness with lanyard
• Confined space awareness certification
• Cal/OSHA 30-hour training and certificate, received within the last 4 years, prior to assignment
• NFPA 70E certification required for electrical inspectors
• Ability to walk extremely long distances during the shift
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and scaffold, and crawl into areas associated with the work taking place in the terminals
• Ability to work day, swing, modified, or night shifts, including weekends, as dictated by the contractor's schedule
• High school diploma (or equivalent) required
• ICC certifications and Deputy Inspector Licenses are preferred but not required
• Must pass a background check and obtain a LAWA SIDA badge prior to official start
• Must be able to work on-site at LAWA in accordance with airport access, terminal access, and airfield (pedestrian) access requirements

Skills

• Clear understanding and interpretation of LA City Building Code and ADA requirements
• Good knowledge and ability to inspect large-scale construction of airport and public building facilities, including steel and concrete structures, architectural finishes and components, and other construction related to airport terminal operations
• Experience inspecting demolition and the construction of buildings from start to finish
• Expertise in identifying and addressing deficiencies, ensuring that all aspects of construction meet required standards
• Knowledge of project management information software used for inspection and document control (e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PM Web, Adobe Pro, Bluebeam)
• Computer proficiency to review and utilize electronic equipment for contract documents efficiently, including change orders, submittals, RFIs, and other inspection documents, with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and time management skills

Pay

The salary range for this position is $133,000 - $143,000.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• 401k Matching
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term / Long Term Disability / Life