Construction Inspector

Leland Saylor Associates•Los Angeles, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Inspector will support Los Angeles World Airport's (LAWA’s) construction inspection and work as a member of LAWA Quality Assurance & Construction Inspection Division across multiple projects within LAWA’s Tenant Improvement Program primarily focusing on building disciplines.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of experience performing inspection.
Demonstrate a clear understanding and interpretation of LA City Building Code & ADA Requirements.
Successfully hired candidates must be able to pass a background check and possess a LAWA SIDA badge prior to official start.
Ability to walk extremely long distances during the shift as this is the primary means of traversing between expansive terminals.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, scaffold, and crawl into areas associated with the work taking place in the terminals.
5+ years of experience performing construction inspections on large public works projects.
Cal OSHA 30 hr. training and certificate. The 30-hour training will have been received within the last 4 years.
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.
Inspectors with good knowledge and ability to inspect large scale construction of airport and public building facilities, which may include steel and concrete structures, architectural finishes and components, and other construction related to the airport terminal operations to ensure conformance with safety regulations, plans, specifications, and other applicable documents.
Expertise in identifying and addressing deficiencies, ensuring that all aspects of construction meet the required standards.
Training in the use of fall protection equipment and harness with lanyard.
Confined space awareness certification.
NFPA 70E certification required for electrical inspectors.
High School Diploma (or equivalent).

Nice To Haves

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

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.
Demonstrates strong proficiency in preparing 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.
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.