Inspector, Deputy Building
About The Position
Rohadfox Construction Management is seeking a Deputy Building Inspector for its client at LAX. The inspector reviews structural building drawings, applicable building codes and standards, contract specifications, and shop structural drawings, and verifies construction compliance with those documents. The role involves communicating with contractors, engineers, architects, project management staff, client stakeholders, construction workers, and the public. It requires professional conduct, sound prioritization and decision-making, and the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision. The inspector documents daily construction progress, prepares or assists with monthly progress payment requests, tracks changes, verifies time-and-material work, measures and documents job quantities, and performs special inspections across various disciplines. Computer literacy is needed for inspection documentation and information retrieval, including efficient use of electronic contract documents and project management or document-control software. The position is based at LAX, with a stated regular schedule of Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The role may require other shifts or modified schedules, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to work beyond the regular shift is preferred. The inspector must live within commuting distance of the work site.
Requirements
- Valid Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) license for the scope of work being inspected.
- Valid LADBS Deputy licenses in concrete construction, steel construction, drilled-in anchors/seismic resistance, and spray-applied fireproofing.
- Thorough knowledge of building construction practices and experience in one or more areas such as reinforced concrete, reinforced masonry, structural steel and welding, prestressed concrete controlled activities, sprayed applied fireproofing, drilled-in anchors, shotcrete soils/grading, or seismic resistance.
- At least 5 years of experience performing as an LADBS Deputy Building Inspector on large-scale projects.
- Experience overseeing compliance with building codes and regulations on significant construction projects, coordinating with multiple stakeholders, and identifying and addressing code violations.
- 30-hour Cal-OSHA training received within the last 4 years, and CAL OSHA-30 certification.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Fall protection and harness training.
- Ability to read and interpret structural building drawings, codes, specifications, standards, and shop drawings.
- Computer proficiency and ability to use electronic contract documents efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to set priorities, make decisions, work with minimal supervision, and deal tactfully and effectively with stakeholders, contractors, construction workers, and the public.
- Must live within commuting distance of the work site.
Nice To Haves
- Flexibility to work beyond the regular shift.
Responsibilities
- Create and maintain clear, concise daily inspection reports documenting who, what, when, where, and how construction work activities occur.
- Assist in reviewing monthly progress payment requests when assigned to a program.
- Track changes, verify time-and-material work, and measure and document job quantities.
- Conduct special inspections across various disciplines.
- Review structural building drawings, building codes, contract specifications, applicable standards, and shop structural drawings, and verify construction compliance.
- Use electronic equipment and inspection/document-control software to review contract documents, change orders, submittals, RFIs, and other inspection documents.
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with contractors, engineers, architects, project management staff, client stakeholders, construction workers, and the public.
- May assume other duties as required.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
