Construction Inspector

Hill international•Los Angeles, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Hill International is seeking a Construction Inspector in Valencia, California. This role involves monitoring contractor operations to ensure safety and compliance with CalOSHA, protecting public safety, and coordinating with various stakeholders. The inspector will generate and submit daily inspection reports, inspect various project elements (earthwork, drainage, paving, lighting, signals, bridge construction), ensure material compliance, coordinate inspections, and measure quantities for contractor payment.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in construction inspection on Caltrans highway projects following the Caltrans Construction Manual.
Lead inspectors must have ten (10) years of experience on Caltrans highway projects.
Bridge Inspectors should have the ability to monitor prestressing, inspect falsework and shoring, help develop a 4-Scale for bridge widenings, and be knowledgeable about the various manuals of the Caltrans Office of Structure Construction.
Ability to work some night shifts desired.

Responsibilities

Monitor Contractor's operations to confirm work is being performed in a safe manner and is compliant with CalOSHA.
Protect public safety.
Coordinate with project survey and material testing staff, plus other project stakeholders such as utility companies, local agencies, CHP, and Caltrans oversight.
Generate daily inspection reports to document the work performed by the contractor.
Inspect earthwork, drainage, paving, SWPPP, Maintenance of Traffic, wall construction, and other project elements as required (Roadway Inspectors).
Inspect highway lighting, ramp metering, traffic signals, and fiber optic communications, including CCTV (Electrical Inspectors).
Inspect bridge widenings, new bridge construction, and retaining wall construction (including soil nail walls) (Bridge Inspectors).
Confirm that materials incorporated into the work comply with contract requirements, including material testing and source inspection.
Coordinate with the contractor to schedule inspections and resolve non-compliant work.
Measure quantities for contractor payment and provide quantity calculation sheets for monthly pay estimates.