Construction Inspector

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Construction Inspector to support multiple projects within LAX Airport's Tenant Improvement program. The position is based on-site at LAX airport in Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive daily inspections across building and terminal construction projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and project specifications.
• Review and interpret construction documents including blueprints and shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Prepare 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.
• Verify contractor compliance with local jurisdiction’s requirements, building codes and LAWA-specific proprietary standards.
• Support special inspections and testing activities, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and third-party agencies as needed.
• Track and document time-and-material work, field changes, and job quantities.
• Afforded the task to Assist in validating contractor progress payment requests based on an approved schedule of values.
• Perform inspections related to building construction including, but not limited to: Clearing, grubbing & demolition of building structures. Excavations, trenching & shoring. Grade & elevation survey. Structural Backfill & compaction for underground utilities. Structural & Nonstructural concrete work. Formwork, Footings & micro piles. Sewer & Storm drain inspection. Metal stud framing drywall installation & interior finishes. Door & hardware with its components. T bar ceilings, hard lids & other fire rated components.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent) at a minimum.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, or engineering preferred.
• Five (5) years or more relevant experience performing inspections.
• Knowledge of Project Management Information Software used for inspection/document control (i.e., Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PM Web, Adobe Pro, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Training in the use of fall protection equipment and harness with lanyard.
• Confined space awareness certification.
• Cal OSHA 30 hr. training and certificate.
• Possess good knowledge of LA City Building codes and ADA requirements.
• Experience in but not limited to inspecting demolition and the construction of buildings from start to finish.
• Expertise in identifying and addressing deficiencies, ensuring that all aspects of construction meet the required standards.
• A strong understanding of diverse requirements.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Skills

• ICC certifications and Deputy Inspector Licenses are preferred but not required.

Benefits

Cumming Group is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity in its personnel policies and practices. It is Cumming Group’s policy to recruit, hire, train and promote Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, sexual preference, sexual orientation, gender (including gender expression and gender identity), pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions, including breastfeeding), military service, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical disability, mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. All such decisions are based on (1) individual merit, qualifications, and competence as they relate to the particular position, and (2) promotion of the principle of equal employment opportunity. All other terms and conditions of employment, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoff, return from layoff, training, education, and social and recreational programs, are administered without regard to the characteristics described above. To this end, Cumming Group complies with all provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, all of the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor, and all similar state and local laws. The salary range for this full-time role is $106,800.00-$142,400.02 per year. Ranges are determined based on the position, geography, client and industry experience and level, and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range reflects base salary only, and not the total compensation package. Cumming Group reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on a candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, including client requirements. In addition to base salary, Cumming Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with matching, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Short and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program.