Construction Inspector

About the role

Kleinfelder, a Forbes' Top Employer for Engineers in North America, seeks experienced Construction Inspectors (Civil/Roadway, Structure, Electrical) for its Transportation clients in Southern California. This role involves performing quality assurance inspection services on transportation-related improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance inspection and documentation of construction activities under the direction of a Resident Engineer.
• Interpret plans, specifications, and codes to verify that construction work is performed in accordance with them.
• Prepare detailed Daily Inspection Reports, with photos, accurately reflecting the construction progress.
• Measure, calculate, track, and record pay quantities for monthly estimates.
• Assist in maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with applicable safety rules, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a set of field as-built drawings.
• Aid the Resident Engineer with field input on change orders, RFIs, submittals, response letters to the contractor, and as-built drawings.

Qualifications/Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience in civil/roadway or Structure, or Electrical construction inspection of transportation, facilities or major public works projects.
• BS degree in Civil Engineering and/or EIT (preferred).
• Caltrans inspection experience (preferred).
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of Caltrans standard plans, specifications, procedures, and Construction Manual.
• Ability to assist the Resident Engineer in all aspects of required field and office construction engineering work including, but not limited to: experience in the inspection of traffic control system compliance, experience in Water Pollution Control Program (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) enforcement, knowledge and experience with equipment used in construction inspection, surveying, field testing of construction materials, and construction office engineering.
• Proficient computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, Bluebeam, and Adobe Acrobat; experience with CAD and Primavera P6 is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience with principles of effective communication and supervision.
• Ability to work night shifts for an extended duration.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays.

Pay

The expected hourly range for the position is $70 - $90. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate extended shifts and nights as needed.