Inspector, Deputy Building – Los Angeles, CA

CMTS LLC•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$152,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Building Inspector will provide special inspection support for the 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. Candidates must hold the specified valid Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) Deputy Inspector licenses and provide proof of qualifying Cal-OSHA 30-hour training. A LAWA SIDA badge is required before the official start of work. The inspector will create and maintain clear, comprehensive daily inspection reports; conduct special inspections across disciplines; track changes and verify time-and-material work; measure and document job quantities; and, when assigned, assist with reviewing monthly progress payment requests. The position may involve other duties as required and work on day, swing, or night shifts, including modified schedules with nights and weekends, to meet contractor schedules and project deadlines. Overtime may be required to support timely completion of tasks. The position supports high-profile airport infrastructure and construction programs and offers a collaborative, growth-focused environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and professional development and career advancement opportunities. Salary is $152,000–$165,000 annually, with compensation based on qualifications and other job-related factors. A discretionary bonus may be granted based on individual and company-related factors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 5 years of experience as an LADBS Deputy Building Inspector on large-scale projects.
Experience overseeing compliance with building codes and regulations on significant construction projects.
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.
Valid Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety Deputy Inspector licenses in Concrete Construction, Spray-Applied Fireproofing, Drilled-in Anchors/Seismic Resistance, and Steel Construction; the posting also lists Grading or Post Tensioning (Pre-Stressed) as required and lists Masonry among the specified disciplines.
Proof of Cal-OSHA 30-hour training received within the four years before assignment.
LAWA SIDA badge before the official start of work.
Knowledge of project management information software used for inspection and document control, such as PM Web, Adobe Pro, or Bluebeam.
Computer proficiency to review and use electronic contract documents, including change orders, submittals, RFIs, and other inspection documents, with minimal supervision.
Ability to work any assigned day, swing, or night shift and modified schedules that may include nights and weekends.
Ability to work overtime as required to meet project deadlines and complete tasks on time.

Nice To Haves

Possession of additional deputy licenses.
Availability to work overtime is described as preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain comprehensive 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, measure job quantities, and document those quantities.
Conduct special inspections across various disciplines.
Apply knowledge of construction methods and ensure compliance with building codes and regulations.
Work assigned shifts and modified schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by contractor activities and project schedules.
Perform other duties as required or needed.