Construction Inspector Heavy Civil & Infrastructure (Night Shift)
REQUIRED: Must live in or relocate to the Los Angeles, CA area
Build the Infrastructure Los Angeles Runs On
Join a Quality Assurance & Construction Inspection team delivering one of Southern California's largest capital improvement programs, with airport, transportation, and public infrastructure projects across the Los Angeles area. You'll inspect bridges, roadways, pile foundations, sewer and storm drain systems, and traffic infrastructure across multiple high-visibility projects. This role is for an experienced inspector or a seasoned Caltrans Superintendent ready to move into owner-side inspection.
= Must-Have License (Required to Be Considered)
You must hold one of the following current Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) licenses:
- Grading Deputy Inspector License, or
- Deputy Post-Tensioning (Pre-Stressed) Inspector License
Before start date: proof of Cal-OSHA 30-Hour training completed within the last 4 years.
Minimum Experience
- 5+ years inspecting Caltrans bridge, roadway, and structure projects, or 10+ years as a Superintendent on Caltrans bridge, roadway, and structures projects
- 10+ years of public works field inspection focused on heavy civil and roadway construction, or 10+ years as a Superintendent on Caltrans bridge, roadway, and structures projects
- Proven expertise in installation and inspection of sewer and storm drain systems, utility infrastructure, and traffic control
- Strong working knowledge of City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, and Caltrans Standards
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Works well on a team and independently with minimal supervision
< What You'll Do
Structures & Roadways
- Inspect major reinforced concrete structures, including pile foundations, roadways, and bridges, across multiple jurisdictions
- Apply City of LA Standard Plans/Specifications, the Greenbook, and Caltrans Standard Plans and Specifications
Underground & Utilities
- Inspect sanitary sewer, storm drain, and related structures to City and County of LA Standards
Street Lighting & Traffic
- Inspect airport curbside improvements and refresh projects
- Inspect street lighting and traffic signal installations to LA Bureau of Street Lighting and LADOT specifications
- Enforce multi-phased, site-specific traffic control plans, with a focus on pedestrian safety and routing
Building Systems
- Inspect exterior walls, roofing, waterproofing, framing, drywall, ceilings, flooring, interior finishes, doors, and hardware
Safety, Documentation & Cost Control
- Enforce Cal-OSHA, contractor, and owner safety requirements
- Write clear daily inspection reports that document work and flag deficiencies and safety concerns quickly
- Help review and approve contractor monthly progress payments against the schedule of values
- Review plans, RFIs, submittals, and change orders electronically
= Tools You'll Use
PMIS platforms, Bluebeam, Procore, PM Web, Adobe Pro, and Microsoft Office/Outlook
= Work Schedule
Full-time 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
Some assignments may require overtime, swing, night, weekend, or holiday shifts.