Building Inspector Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience working as an 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 in identifying and addressing code violations and ensuring construction meets required standards.
• Current City of Los Angeles Deputy Inspector licenses; Grading or Post Tensioning (Pre-Stressed) is specified as required.
• Valid LADBS Deputy Licenses in Concrete Construction, Masonry, Steel Construction, Drilled-in Anchors/Seismic Resistance, and Spray-Applied Fireproofing.
• Proof of Cal-OSHA 30-hour training received within the 4 years before assignment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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 and inspection materials with minimal supervision.
• Ability to obtain a LAWA SIDA badge before the official start of work.
• Ability to work any assigned day, swing, or night shift and modified schedules, including nights and weekends, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of additional deputy licenses.
• Availability to work overtime as required to meet project deadlines and ensure timely task completion is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain clear, concise daily inspection reports documenting who performed construction work, what was done, when and where it occurred, and how it was performed.
• 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 construction methods knowledge to perform inspection duties and support compliance with applicable building codes and regulations.
• Review and use contract documents and electronic inspection documents, including change orders, submittals, and RFIs.
• Perform other duties as required or needed.
• Work assigned shifts and modified schedules, including nights and weekends, as required by contractor activities and project schedules.

Benefits

• 100% paid base coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).