Deputy Inspector

Cumming Group•Los Angeles, CA

5d•$106,800 - $142,400

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 time management. The inspector oversees and verifies compliance with building codes and regulations on large-scale construction projects, identifies and addresses code violations, and coordinates with contractors, engineers, city officials, and other stakeholders. The position requires current Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) Deputy Inspector licenses. The posting lists licenses in Concrete Construction, Spray-Applied Fireproofing, Drilled-in Anchors/Seismic Resistance, Steel Construction, and Masonry, and separately states that Grading or Post Tensioning (Pre-Stressed) licenses are required. A valid LAWA SIDA badge is required before the official start of work, as is proof of Cal-OSHA 30-hour training received within the prior four years. The inspector may be assigned day, swing, or night shifts and must be open to modified schedules, including nights and weekends, as project activity requires. Overtime may be required. The role may also include other duties as needed.

Requirements

Five or more years of experience working as a LADBS Deputy Building Inspector on large-scale projects.
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 states that Grading or Post Tensioning (Pre-Stressed) is required.
Cal-OSHA 30-hour training completed within the four years before assignment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid LAWA SIDA badge before the official start of work.
Experience with construction methods and with overseeing compliance on significant construction projects.
Experience coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, and city officials.
Ability to identify and address code violations and ensure work meets required standards.
Computer proficiency to review and use electronic contract and inspection documents efficiently with minimal supervision.
Ability to work assigned day, swing, or night shifts and modified schedules, including nights and weekends, as project schedules require.
Availability to work overtime as required.

Nice To Haves

Possession of additional deputy licenses beyond those specified.

Responsibilities

Conduct special inspections across various construction disciplines.
Create and maintain clear, concise daily inspection reports documenting who performed construction activities, what was done, when and where it occurred, and how the work was performed.
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.
Oversee construction work and ensure compliance with applicable building codes and regulations.
Identify and address code violations and ensure construction meets required standards.
Review and use contract documents and inspection documents, including change orders, submittals, and RFIs.
Coordinate with contractors, engineers, city officials, and other stakeholders.