Inspector, Deputy Building – Los Angeles, CA

CMTS LLC • Los Angeles, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Deputy Building Inspector provides 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 strong time management. The inspector oversees compliance with building codes and regulations on large-scale construction projects and coordinates with contractors, engineers, and city officials.

The position is on-site in Los Angeles, California. The inspector must be able to work any assigned shift—day, swing, or night—and may need to work modified schedules, including nights and weekends, in response to contractor activities and accelerated project schedules. Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines.

Candidates must hold current City of Los Angeles Deputy Inspector licenses in the required disciplines, provide proof of qualifying Cal-OSHA 30-hour training, and have an LAWA SIDA badge before the official start of work. The role offers opportunities to support high-profile airport infrastructure programs, work in a collaborative and growth-focused environment, and contribute to transportation infrastructure projects.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience working as a LADBS Deputy Building Inspector on large-scale projects.
• Experience overseeing and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations on significant construction projects.
• Experience coordinating complex projects with contractors, engineers, city officials, and other stakeholders.
• Expertise identifying and addressing code violations and ensuring construction meets required standards.
• Current City of Los Angeles Deputy Inspector licenses in Concrete Construction, Masonry, Steel Construction, Drilled-in Anchors/Seismic Resistance, and Spray-Applied Fireproofing.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Cal-OSHA 30-hour training completed within the 4 years before assignment.
• An LAWA SIDA badge before the official start of work.
• Knowledge of project management information software used for inspection and document control.
• 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 shift, including day, swing, or night.

Nice To Haves

• Additional deputy inspector licenses.
• Availability to work overtime as required to meet project deadlines and complete tasks on time.
• Licensure in Grading or Post Tensioning (Pre-Stressed), identified in the posting as required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain clear, concise daily inspection reports documenting who performed construction work, what was done, when and where it occurred, and how the work was performed.
• Assist with 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 construction disciplines.
• Apply knowledge of construction methods and ensure work complies with applicable building codes and standards.
• Perform other duties as required or needed.
• Work assigned or modified shifts, including nights and weekends, as project schedules and contractor activities require.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Bonus opportunities at management’s discretion, based on factors including individual performance, utilization, attendance, tenure, and furtherance of corporate goals.
• Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and growth-focused team environment.
• Employee well-being and work-life balance support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED