Deputy Building Inspector

Leland Saylor Associates•Los Angeles, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Building Inspector provides special inspection support to Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) as part of the LAWA Quality Assurance & Construction Inspection Division, working across multiple Capital Improvement Program projects. Initial assignments include the CTA Curbside Improvement Program and the Departures Curbside Refresh. The role requires knowledge of multiple code requirements, effective communication, and strong time management. This is a full-time, on-site position. The estimated assignment runs from November 16, 2026 through June 30, 2027. Shifts vary and may include day, swing, or night shifts, modified schedules, and weekends, according to the contractor’s construction schedule. Employees must be able to walk long distances between terminals and curbside work areas, climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding, and access confined or elevated areas associated with inspections. The inspector conducts special inspections across multiple disciplines, verifies compliance with applicable requirements and approved construction documents, prepares daily inspection reports, reviews construction documents, tracks changes and quantities, and coordinates inspection and testing activities with project stakeholders. The role may also include reviewing monthly progress payment requests and other duties as required.

Requirements

At least five years of experience as an LADBS Deputy Building Inspector on large-scale projects.
Current City of Los Angeles (LADBS) Deputy Inspector Licenses in Concrete Construction, Steel Construction, Drilled-in Anchors/Seismic Resistance, and Spray-Applied Fireproofing.
Cal-OSHA 30-hour training and certificate completed within the last four years and before assignment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to pass a background check and possess a LAWA SIDA badge before the official start of work.
Ability to work any assigned day, swing, or night shift, including modified schedules and weekends as required by the contractor’s construction schedule.
Ability to walk extremely long distances during a shift, climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding, and access confined or elevated areas.
Availability to work overtime as required to meet project deadlines.
Computer proficiency to review and use electronic contract documents, including change orders, submittals, and RFIs, with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Additional LADBS Deputy Inspector licenses, such as Reinforced Masonry, Grading/Soils, Post-Tensioned (Prestressed) Concrete, or Shotcrete.
ICC special inspector certifications.
Experience performing special inspections on airport, transportation, or other large public facilities.
Training in the use of fall protection equipment, including a harness with lanyard, and confined space awareness.
Experience on complex projects requiring coordination with contractors, engineers, and city officials.
Expertise in identifying and addressing code violations and deficiencies.
Knowledge of project management information software used for inspection and document control, such as PMWeb, Adobe Acrobat Pro, or Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

Conduct special inspections across multiple disciplines on Capital Improvement Program projects.
Verify compliance with LADBS requirements, the Los Angeles City Building Code, approved plans and specifications, and LAWA-specific standards.
Prepare and maintain clear, concise daily inspection reports documenting construction activities, progress, deficiencies, and code violations.
Review and interpret plans, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
Track changes, verify time-and-material work, and measure and document job quantities.
Assist with reviewing monthly progress payment requests when assigned to a program.
Coordinate inspection and testing activities with contractors, engineers, testing agencies, LAWA staff, and city officials.
Inspect reinforced concrete construction, including reinforcing steel placement, embedded items, concrete placement, and sampling.
Inspect structural steel construction, including welding and high-strength bolting.
Inspect drilled-in anchors and seismic resistance components.
Inspect spray-applied fireproofing, including thickness and density verification.
Inspect reinforced masonry construction.
Perform other duties as required.