Construction Inspector

Hill international•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Hill International is seeking a Construction Inspector in Los Angeles, California. This role involves conducting comprehensive daily inspections across building and terminal construction projects to ensure compliance with codes and specifications. The inspector will review construction documents, prepare detailed daily reports, and verify contractor compliance with local and LAWA-specific standards. The position may also involve tracking time-and-material work, assisting in validating progress payment requests, and performing various building construction inspections.

Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent)
5 years or more of experience performing inspection
Training in the use of fall protection equipment and harness with lanyard.
Confined space awareness certification.
Cal OSHA 30 hr. training and certificate.
NFPA 70E certification required for electrical inspectors.
Knowledge of Project Management Information Software used for inspection/document control (i.e., Microsoft Office, Outlook, Xcel, Word, PM Web, Adobe Pro, Bluebeam, etc.).
Computer proficiency to review and utilize electronic equipment for contract documents efficiently, including change orders, submittals, RFIs, and other inspection documents, with minimal supervision.
The ability to write clear and concise documents depicting daily progress of the work may be assigned to a program where the inspector prepares monthly progress payment request, tracks various changes, verifies time and material work, measure, and documents job quantities.

Nice To Haves

ICC certifications and Deputy Inspector Licenses are preferred but not required.
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.
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.
Expertise in identifying and addressing deficiencies, ensuring that all aspects of construction meet the required standards.
A strong understanding of diverse requirements.
Excellent communication and time management skills.

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, submittents, RFIs, and change orders.
Prepare 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.