LAWA Construction Inspector, Deputy Building

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Position Description Summary

The Deputy Building Inspector will provide special inspection support for the LAWA Quality Assurance and Construction Inspection Division across multiple projects within LAWA’s Capital Improvement Program. This role requires knowledge of multiple code requirements, effective communication, and time management.

Essential Job Duties

• Create and maintain comprehensive daily inspection reports that capture the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and HOW of all construction work activities, while ensuring the reports are clear and concise to accurately reflect daily progress.
• Aid in reviewing monthly progress payment requests when assigned to a program.
• Track various changes, verify time and material work, measure, and document job quantities.
• Conduct special inspections on various disciplines.
• Possess experience, knowledge, and understanding of methods used throughout construction.
• Possess valid Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) Deputy Licenses in the following disciplines:
• Concrete construction
• Steel construction
• Drilled-in anchors/seismic resistance
• Spray-applied fireproofing

Required Qualification/Professional Experience Level

• 5 years or more of experience performing as a LADBS Deputy Building Inspector on large-scale projects.
• This includes overseeing and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations on significant construction projects.
• Involvement in complex projects that require coordination with multiple stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, and city officials.
• Expertise in identifying and addressing code violations, ensuring that all aspects of construction meet the required standards.
• US Employment Authorization without needing sponsorship
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A valid Driver’s License and compliance with PACIFIC’s Vehicle Policy, if driving is required.
• Proficiency with common Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat (PDF files)
• 3+ References from Clients

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Experience overseeing and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations on significant construction projects.
• Involvement in complex projects that require coordination with multiple stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, and city officials.
• Expertise in identifying and addressing deficiencies, ensuring that all aspects of construction meet the required standards.
• Must be open to learning the prescriptive items required by the agency.
• A strong understanding of diverse code requirements.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Minimum Education/Training

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Higher education level is preferred.
• OSHA 30 (prior to assignment); valid certificates obtained within the past 4 years is acceptable.
• Current ICC Certification as a Commercial Electrical Inspector
• Fall Protection and Harness Training
• Confined Space Entry Training

Element-Specific Requirements/Notes

• May assume other duties as required/needed.
• May be required to work various shifts, including day, swing, and night.
• Shall be open to work modified schedules, including nights and weekends, as dictated by the contractors' work activities and accelerated project schedules.
• Availability to work overtime as required to meet project deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks is preferred.
• LAWA has required the candidates be local and available fully on-site for this field position.

Compensation

Compensation: $66.00 - $66.00 per hour

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