Assistant Structures Representative

Hill international

5d•$160,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Hill International is seeking an Assistant Structures Representative / Senior Bridge Inspector in Santa Rosa, California Responsibilities Inspect structural work for compliance with Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications, plans, and special provisions. Perform daily inspection of bridge elements, including foundations, reinforcement, concrete, structural steel, and cable-supported components. Document daily activities, quantities, materials, test results, and nonconformance issues per Caltrans requirements. Monitor contractor operations for safety compliance, quality control, and adherence to approved erection plans and working drawings. Support with field issue resolution, RFIs, design clarifications, review of submittals and change order documentation. Review structural steel shop drawing. Inspect and monitor contractor’s prestressing operation. Coordinate with project stakeholders, including Caltrans, the Resident Engineer, contractor personnel, materials testing labs, and local agencies. Assist with oversight of structural work over active freeway lanes, ensuring proper public and worker protection. Qualifications 5–10 years of structures construction inspection experience, with at least 3 years on Caltrans Structure Construction projects. Experience with cable suspension or cable-supported bridge inspection or construction. Experience on pedestrian/bicycle overcrossings. Strong knowledge of Caltrans Standard Specifications, Structure Construction Manual, structural steel, concrete, falsework/shoring, and post tensioning. Ability to read/interpret complex structural plans, shop drawings, and erection plans. Proficiency in Caltrans documentation practices and construction reporting systems. Excellent communication and coordination skills in a field construction environment. Valid driver’s license; ability to work at heights and around freeway traffic. PE license, AWS CWI or ICC welding/bolting certifications preferred. The salary range for this position is $160,000 - $190,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location. Depending upon your employment status, Hill’s comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.

Requirements

5–10 years of structures construction inspection experience, with at least 3 years on Caltrans Structure Construction projects.
Experience with cable suspension or cable-supported bridge inspection or construction.
Experience on pedestrian/bicycle overcrossings.
Strong knowledge of Caltrans Standard Specifications, Structure Construction Manual, structural steel, concrete, falsework/shoring, and post tensioning.
Ability to read/interpret complex structural plans, shop drawings, and erection plans.
Proficiency in Caltrans documentation practices and construction reporting systems.
Excellent communication and coordination skills in a field construction environment.
Valid driver’s license; ability to work at heights and around freeway traffic.

Nice To Haves

PE license, AWS CWI or ICC welding/bolting certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect structural work for compliance with Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications, plans, and special provisions.
Perform daily inspection of bridge elements, including foundations, reinforcement, concrete, structural steel, and cable-supported components.
Document daily activities, quantities, materials, test results, and nonconformance issues per Caltrans requirements.
Monitor contractor operations for safety compliance, quality control, and adherence to approved erection plans and working drawings.
Support with field issue resolution, RFIs, design clarifications, review of submittals and change order documentation.
Review structural steel shop drawing.
Inspect and monitor contractor’s prestressing operation.
Coordinate with project stakeholders, including Caltrans, the Resident Engineer, contractor personnel, materials testing labs, and local agencies.
Assist with oversight of structural work over active freeway lanes, ensuring proper public and worker protection.