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LAWA Construction Inspector, Electrical

Pacific Pros
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Full-time
30+ days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Pacific Pros is seeking Construction Inspector for Construction Projects to be a representative for Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA).

Work Location: LAWA has required the candidates be local for this position.


Region: Los Angeles, CA


Status: Full-time on-site.


Opening: February 2025, Immediate

Working Hours: TBD, typical dayshift is 6:00am – 2:30pm or 5:00am – 1:30pm M-F; night shift is 10:00pm – 6:30am Sun


Position Description Summary
Serve as Owner's representative. 
The Electrical / IT Construction Inspector will support LAWA’s Quality Assurance & Construction Inspection Division across multiple projects within LAWA’s Capital Improvement Program. 
*Candidates must possess a current ICC certification as Commercial Electrical Inspector to apply.
*Successfully hired Candidates must provide Proof of NFPA 70E standards training within the last 3 years and Proof of Cal-OSHA 30 hr. training within the last 4 years, prior to assignment
*Successfully hired candidates must have LAWA SIDA badge prior to official start.
*Must be able to work any assigned shift - day, swing, or night - as required to meet the contractor’s construction schedule. 
* Having an engineering degree is preferred.


Essential Job Duties
The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Conduct comprehensive daily inspections of electrical and IT systems across building and terminal construction projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and project specifications; review and interpret construction documents including blueprints and shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
  • Demonstrate strong proficiency in preparing detailed daily inspection reports that clearly document the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and HOW of all observed construction activities, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and accountability in tracking progress and identifying issues, deficiencies, or safety concerns in a timely manner.
  • Verify contractor compliance with local and national electrical codes (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70, 70E, 72) and LAWA-specific standards.
  • Track and document time-and-material work, field changes, and job quantities.
  • Assist in validating contractor progress payment requests based on an approved schedule of values.
  • Support special inspections and testing activities, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and third-party agencies as needed.
  • Demonstrate computer proficiency to review and utilize electronic equipment for contract documents efficiently, including change orders, submittals, RFIs, and other inspection documents, with minimal supervision.
Perform inspections of electrical installations including, but not limited to:
  • Underground utilities and duct banks
  •  High-voltage switchgear and electrical panels
  •  Conduit racks, conductors, and grounding systems
  •  Interior and exterior lighting systems
  • Fire life safety systems including smoke/heat detectors and FM-200 suppression systems
  •  Electrical shutdowns, lockout/tagout procedures, and breaker coordination
Inspect IT infrastructure installations such as:
  • Low-voltage systems (voice/data, security, access control)
  • Door card readers, security cameras, and public address (P.A.) systems
  • Communication cabling and equipment rooms
Professional Experience Level/Minimum Qualifications
  • Electrical/IT inspection staff shall have 3 years or more experience performing electrical/IT inspections for Building Construction.
  • Current ICC Certification as a Commercial Electrical Inspector
  • Proof of NFPA 70E standards training within the last 3 years
  • Proof of Cal-OSHA 30 hr. training within the last 4 years
  • Training & knowledge of NFPA -70, 70E, & 72.
  • Fall protection and harness training.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
  • Experience at the journey-level as an electrician, with a focus on the installation and repair of electrical systems in public works, institutional, commercial, or industrial settings.
  • Experience overseeing and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations on significant construction projects.
  • Involvement in complex projects that require coordination with multiple stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, and city officials.
  • Expertise in identifying and addressing deficiencies, ensuring that all aspects of construction meet the required standards.
  • Must be open to learning the prescriptive items required by the agency.
  • A strong understanding of diverse code requirements.
  • Excellent communication and time management skills.
Essential Job Duties
  • Conduct comprehensive daily inspections of electrical and IT systems across building and terminal construction projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and project specifications, review and interpret construction documents including blueprints and shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
  • Demonstrates strong proficiency in preparing comprehensive daily inspection reports that clearly document the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and HOW of all observed construction activities, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and accountability in tracking progress and identifying issues, deficiencies, or safety concerns in a timely manner.
  • Verify contractor compliance with local and national electrical codes (e.g., NEC, NFPA 70, 70E, 72) and LAWA-specific standards.
  • Track and document time-and-material work, field changes, and job quantities
  • Assist in validating contractor progress payment requests based on an approved schedule of values.
  • Support special inspections and testing activities, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and third-party agencies as needed.
Perform inspections of electrical installations including, but not limited to:
  • Underground utilities and duct banks
  • High-voltage switchgear and electrical panels
  • Conduit racks, conductors, and grounding systems
  • Interior and exterior lighting systems
  • Fire life safety systems including smoke/heat detectors and FM-200 suppression systems
  • Electrical shutdowns, lockout/tagout procedures, and breaker coordination
Inspect IT infrastructure installations such as:
  • Low-voltage systems (voice/data, security, access control)
  • Door card readers, security cameras, and public address (P.A.) systems
  • Communication cabling and equipment rooms
Hardware/Software Knowledge
  • Knowledge of Project Management Information Software used for inspection/document control (i.e., Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, PM Web, Adobe Pro, Bluebeam, etc.).
Required Qualifications
  • Electrical/IT inspection staff shall have at 3 years or more of experience performing electrical/IT inspections; For task on the Airfield, 3 years or more of experience with airfield lighting is required.
  • Strong working knowledge of City of Los Angeles and County of Los AngelesStandards.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Requires a detail-oriented professional with extensive field experience and a strong commitment to safety and compliance.
  • US Employment Authorization without needing sponsorship
  • See Education/Training requirements
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • A valid Driver’s License and compliance with PACIFIC’s Vehicle Policy
  • Proficiency with common Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook), SharePoint and Adobe Acrobat (PDF files)
  • 3+ References from Clients
Preferred Qualifications
  •  Experience at the journey level as an electrician, with a focus on the installation and repair of electrical systems in public works, institutional, commercial, or industrial settings.
  • Experience overseeing and ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations on significant construction projects.
  • Involvement in complex projects requiring coordination with multiple stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, and city officials.
  • Expertise in identifying and addressing deficiencies to ensure all aspects of construction meet required standards.
  • Must be open to learning the prescriptive items required by the agency.
  • Strong understanding of diverse code requirements.
  • Excellent communication and time-management skills.
Minimum Education/Training
  • High school diploma (or equivalent)
  • Higher education level is preferred.
  • Electrical engineering degree is preferred. 
Registration/Certification
  • OSHA 30 (prior to assignment); valid certificates obtained within the past 4 years is acceptable.
  • Current ICC Certification as a Commercial Electrical Inspector;
  • Proof of NFPA-70E standards. Completion of training must have been achieved within the last 3 years
Element-Specific Requirements/Notes
  • May assume other duties as required/needed.
  • May be required to work various shifts, including day, swing, and night.
  • Shall be open to work modified schedules, including nights and weekends, as dictated by the contractors' work activities and accelerated project schedules.
  • Availability to work overtime as required to meet project deadlines and ensure timely completion of tasks is preferred.
  • LAWA has required the candidates be local and available fully on-site for this field position.
Compensation
  • Prevailing Wage Position

Numbers & Facts

LocationLos Angeles, CA
Job TypeFull-time

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