Deputy Inspector

Cumming Management Group•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Cumming Group is seeking a Deputy Building Inspector to 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. Successful candidates must have a LAWA SIDA badge before their official start of work and be able to work assigned day, swing, or night shifts as needed to meet construction schedules. The inspector creates clear, comprehensive daily inspection reports documenting who, what, when, where, and how construction activities occur. The role also includes conducting special inspections across multiple disciplines; tracking changes; verifying time-and-material work; measuring and documenting job quantities; and, when assigned to a program, assisting with reviews of monthly progress payment requests. The inspector uses project management and inspection/document-control software and electronic contract documents, including change orders, submittals, and RFIs, with minimal supervision. Other duties may be assigned as needed. This is a full-time role with a posted annual base salary range of $106,800.00 to $142,400.02. Cumming Group offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) and matching; paid time off and holidays; short- and long-term disability; and an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a LADBS Deputy Building Inspector on large-scale projects.
Current City of Los Angeles Deputy Inspector licenses; the posting specifies licenses in Concrete Construction, Masonry, Steel Construction, Drilled-in Anchors/Seismic Resistance, Spray-Applied Fireproofing, and Grading or Post Tensioning (Pre-Stressed).
Cal-OSHA 30-hour training completed within the 4 years before assignment.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to work assigned day, swing, or night shifts and modified schedules, including nights and weekends, as construction activities and accelerated schedules require.
Availability to work overtime as required.
Knowledge and understanding of construction methods and applicable building codes and regulations.
Experience coordinating on complex projects with contractors, engineers, and city officials, and identifying and addressing code violations.
Computer proficiency to review and use electronic contract documents with minimal supervision.
LAWA SIDA badge required before the official start of work.

Nice To Haves

Possession of additional deputy licenses beyond those required.

Responsibilities

Provide special inspection support for LAWA’s Quality Assurance and Construction Inspection Division across Capital Improvement Program projects.
Create and maintain clear, comprehensive daily inspection reports documenting who, what, when, where, and how construction work activities occur.
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 disciplines.
Use project management information software and electronic contract documents, including change orders, submittals, RFIs, and other inspection documents.
Perform other duties as required or needed.