Construction Inspector

KDG Construction Consulting•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$70 - $85

About The Position

KDG Construction Consulting is seeking a Construction Inspector to provide quality assurance and construction inspection services for large-scale building and infrastructure projects. The role supports inspection activities across multiple projects, primarily in civil construction and infrastructure, and requires coordinating with contractors, engineers, inspectors, and project stakeholders in a fast-paced construction environment. The inspector performs daily inspections of civil construction work, reviews construction and contract documents, prepares detailed inspection reports, and documents progress, deficiencies, safety concerns, corrective actions, field changes, time-and-material work, and installed quantities. Work includes inspecting reinforced concrete structures, pile foundations, roadways, bridges, sewer and storm drain systems, utilities, street lighting, traffic signals, and traffic control. The role applies relevant City, County, Caltrans, Greenbook, Cal-OSHA, contractor, and project-specific requirements; supports progress payment validation; maintains project records using electronic equipment and project management systems; and coordinates with project participants to address field issues and maintain construction quality. The position may require flexible schedules, including day, swing, night, weekend, holiday, and overtime shifts, as project needs require. It also involves walking long distances, navigating active construction sites, climbing stairs and ladders, and accessing construction areas in accordance with project activities and safety procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) Deputy Inspector License in either Grading or Post-Tensioning (Pre-Stressed).
At least five years of experience inspecting Caltrans bridge, roadway, and structure projects, or at least ten years of experience as a Superintendent on Caltrans bridge, roadway, and structures projects.
At least ten years of experience in public works field inspection focused on heavy civil and roadway construction, or at least ten years of experience as a Superintendent on Caltrans bridge, roadway, and structures projects.
Proven expertise in the installation and inspection of sewer and storm drain systems, utility infrastructure, and traffic control measures.
Strong working knowledge of City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, and Caltrans standards, standard plans, and specifications.
Cal-OSHA 30-Hour training completed within the four years prior to assignment or start date.
Ability to work effectively and communicate professionally in a team-oriented environment and independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work flexible schedules, including day, swing, night, weekend, holiday, and overtime shifts as required.
Ability to walk long distances, navigate active construction sites, climb stairs and ladders, and access construction areas as required by project activities and safety procedures.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Bluebeam, PM Web, ProCore, and similar construction project management and document control systems.
Ability to review and use electronic contract documents, including drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with contractors, consultants, clients, inspectors, engineers, and project stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Current Caltrans test method certifications in the 100, 200, 300, and 500 series.
Experience inspecting major reinforced concrete structures, including pile foundations, roadways, bridges, and related structural elements.
Experience inspecting sanitary sewer systems, storm drain systems, utility infrastructure, traffic control measures, street lighting, and traffic signal systems.
Experience applying City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, and Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook).
Experience with contractor monthly progress payment requests, schedules of values, and installed quantity verification.
Experience with comprehensive daily inspection reporting and construction documentation.
Experience coordinating inspections with contractors, engineers, consultants, testing agencies, and other project stakeholders.
Strong understanding of construction quality assurance practices, inspection procedures, and compliance requirements.
Experience utilizing PM Web, ProCore, Bluebeam, or similar project management and document control software.
Experience performing construction inspection across multiple phases of civil and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

Perform daily inspections of civil construction activities for compliance with standards, contract documents, plans, specifications, and project requirements.
Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contract documents, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
Prepare detailed daily inspection reports documenting work activities, progress, deficiencies, safety concerns, and corrective actions, including who performed the work, what was done, when and where it occurred, and how it was performed.
Inspect reinforced concrete structures, pile foundations, roadways, bridges, and related structural elements.
Inspect sanitary sewer and storm drain system installations and related structures in accordance with applicable City and County standards.
Inspect utility infrastructure, including underground utilities and related civil construction.
Inspect street lighting and traffic signal system installations in accordance with plans, specifications, and requirements.
Apply applicable City, County, and Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications and the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Greenbook).
Ensure compliance with multi-phased, site-specific traffic control plans, emphasizing pedestrian safety and routing.
Apply and enforce applicable Cal-OSHA, contractor, and project-specific safety requirements.
Track and document time-and-material work, field changes, installed quantities, and other construction activities as assigned.
Assist with reviewing and validating contractor monthly progress payment requests based on completed and approved work and schedules of values.
Use electronic equipment and project management systems to review plans and contract documents and maintain inspection records and project documentation.
Coordinate with project managers, contractors, engineers, consultants, testing agencies, and other stakeholders to resolve field issues and maintain construction quality.
Perform additional project-related duties as assigned.