Inspection - Deputy Inspector

O2 Engineering, Projects & Construction Management•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

O2EPCM, Inc. is hiring a Deputy Building Inspector to provide special inspection support for the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Quality Assurance and Construction Inspection Division across multiple projects in LAWA’s Capital Improvement Program. The role requires knowledge of multiple code requirements, effective communication, and time management. The position is onsite in Los Angeles, California, and is listed with a 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. shift; however, the inspector must be available for assigned day, swing, or night shifts as project schedules require. The inspector will conduct special inspections across various disciplines, document construction activities and progress, and support review of monthly progress payment requests when assigned. The role involves tracking changes, verifying time-and-material work, measuring and documenting quantities, and using project-management and document-control software to review construction documents. This is a W-2, long-term, full-time position. The posting states there is no per diem or relocation package.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working as a LADBS Deputy Building Inspector on large-scale projects.
Experience overseeing construction projects for compliance with building codes and regulations.
Experience coordinating complex projects with contractors, engineers, city officials, and other stakeholders.
Expertise in identifying and addressing code violations and ensuring construction meets required standards.
Current City of Los Angeles Deputy Inspector licenses; the posting specifies Concrete Construction, Masonry, Steel Construction, Drilled-in Anchors/Seismic Resistance, and Spray-Applied Fireproofing, and also lists Grading or Post Tensioning (Pre-Stressed) as required.
Cal-OSHA 30-hour training completed within the four years before assignment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of project-management information software used for inspection and document control, such as PM Web, Adobe Pro, or Bluebeam.
Computer proficiency for efficiently reviewing and using electronic contract documents with minimal supervision.
Must obtain an LAWA SIDA badge before the official start of work.
Must be available to work assigned day, swing, or night shifts as required by the contractor’s construction schedule.
Must be open to modified schedules, including nights and weekends, as dictated by contractor activities and accelerated project schedules.

Nice To Haves

Possession of additional deputy licenses.
Availability to work overtime as required to meet project deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain clear, concise daily inspection reports documenting who performed construction work, what was done, when and where it occurred, and how it was performed.
Assist with 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 construction disciplines.
Apply knowledge of construction methods and relevant building codes and regulations.
Review and use electronic contract documents, including change orders, submittals, RFIs, and inspection documents, with minimal supervision.
Perform other duties as required or needed.
Work assigned shifts and modified schedules, including nights and weekends, as dictated by construction activities and project schedules.