Construction Inspector

County of Orange • Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

OC Construction is seeking an experienced Construction Inspector to provide inspection support within the Capital Project Management Section. The role inspects horizontal public works projects, including roads, bikeways, bridges, and flood control channels, to ensure construction follows plans and specifications, complies with regulatory permits, meets stormwater pollution prevention standards, addresses public safety and detour requirements, and is completed within the contract duration and price.

OC Construction provides project and construction management services for projects in OC Public Works’ Capital Improvement Program and Maintenance Improvement Program, as well as OC Parks and other County department projects. OC Public Works serves unincorporated areas, cities, and other County agencies and departments, with a mission to protect and enrich the community through sustainable delivery of projects and services.

Requirements

• Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform the job-related essential functions.
• Ability to perform the essential functions and meet the minimum qualifications for the Construction Inspector classification; the posting refers applicants to the classification details for these qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of horizontal construction experience, such as general construction field experience, pavement maintenance, materials laboratory work, field surveying, or a combination.
• An associate degree or higher in a related field, or completion of a certificate in Public Works Construction.
• General knowledge of principles, methods, standards, and techniques associated with Construction Inspector duties.
• Experience inspecting horizontal public works projects, including roads, bridges, and flood control projects.
• Knowledge of basic land surveying, engineering construction, and design principles.
• Familiarity with County Standards and Specifications.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar software.
• Ability to perform basic area and volume calculations for construction quantities.
• Ability to interact effectively with contractors, agencies, departments, and others with tact and good judgment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to foster and maintain positive working relationships, demonstrate decisiveness and sound judgment, and collaborate in groups.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment policies and procedures and apply regulations.
• Ability to research and analyze cost and other data and prepare recommendations of findings.
• Ability to recognize and prioritize workload, identify problems, gather relevant information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to maintain moderately complex records requiring independent judgment and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Enforce compliance with project specifications and construction plans.
• Meet regularly with contractors or their representatives to discuss construction progress.
• Inspect construction activities, including earth-moving operations, placement of engineering materials and paving for roadway and storm drain improvements, and major concrete placements.
• Coordinate construction staking and materials testing with the OC Surveyor and Materials Laboratory.
• Inspect temporary structures such as shoring, concrete forms, and falsework.
• Write daily inspection diaries.
• Keep daily records of material quantities, prepare supporting documents for monthly payments, and review and process monthly pay applications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed