Special Inspector, ICC-Certified

Kleinfelder Inc•Cerritos, CA

2d•$27 - $44

About The Position

Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Materials Engineering and Testing team is looking for you! From observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Materials Engineering and Testing market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. Kleinfelder's Cerritos, CA office is seeking multi-certified ICC Special Inspectors to join our Southern California team. We provide construction inspection and material testing services to a broad range of local and national clients. We are looking for individuals who are interested in joining a dynamic team and building their career in the field of construction inspection and materials testing. We're looking for a person with strong initiative, who will perform routine to complex inspection and testing of construction materials in the field to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications. The inspector will prepare daily reports and data sheets and may be called upon to perform various tasks at the discretion of their supervisor. Consideration for this position requires the following certifications or experience: - ICC reinforced concrete certification with a minimum of 3 years of experience- ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade I In addition to the above required certifications, hiring preference with be given to those with any of the following desired certifications: - ICC certifications- AWS Certified Welding Inspector - County of Los Angeles certifications - Los Angeles City certifications- Nuclear gauge training and soils testing experience This is a career opportunity to become a member of a highly successful, fast paced team with a steady and growing backlog of large projects. The successful candidate will be encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring. Must have own vehicle, a valid driver's license, a clean driving record is required, as well as documented receipt of a Covid vaccine, and current flu shot. Ability to pass a background check and/or Live Scan fingerprinting based on specific project requirements. Must be willing to travel throughout Southern California. Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check. Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients' transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver. Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Requirements

ICC reinforced concrete certification with a minimum of 3 years of experience
ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade I
Demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised or as part of a team
Excellent organizational, interposal, and communication skills both written and verbal
Must be able to use a computer and have a general knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and photo management software
Ability to learn and grow with technological demands pertaining to daily field reports and field data
Must have own vehicle, a valid driver's license, a clean driving record is required, as well as documented receipt of a Covid vaccine, and current flu shot
Ability to pass a background check and/or Live Scan fingerprinting based on specific project requirements
Must be willing to travel throughout Southern California
High school diploma or equivalent required

Nice To Haves

ICC certifications
AWS Certified Welding Inspector
County of Los Angeles certifications
Los Angeles City certifications
Nuclear gauge training and soils testing experience

Responsibilities

perform routine to complex inspection and testing of construction materials in the field to verify conformance to construction plans and specifications
prepare daily reports and data sheets
perform various tasks at the discretion of their supervisor