Construction Inspector - Capital Improvement

Description of Duties
Inspects the construction of a wide variety of airport improvements, utilities projects to ensure conformance to plans, specifications, contracts, permits, environmental documents, agreements for work, and may provide construction inspection support. Documents daily progress of the work, prepares monthly progress payment request, tracks various changes, verifies time and material work, measures and documents job quantities. Documentation and information retrieval may require computer literacy skills. Construction Inspectors must have the ability to set priorities, the ability to make decisions and work effectively with minimal supervision, the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with LAWA stakeholders, contractors, construction workers, the public and must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Position Description Summary

The position of the Construction Inspector will support LAWA’s construction inspection and work as a member of LAWA Quality Assurance & Construction Inspection Division across multiple projects within LAWA’s Tenant Improvement Program primarily focusing on building disciplines.

• Candidates must possess a minimum of five years of experience performing inspection
• Candidate must demonstrate a clear understanding and interpretation of LA City Building Code & ADA Requirements
• Successfully hired candidates must be able to pass a background check and possess a LAWA SIDA badge prior to official start.
• Candidates must have the ability to walk extremely long distances during the shift as this is the primary means of traversing between expansive terminals.
• Candidate must be able to climb stairs, ladders, scaffold, and crawl into areas associated with the work taking place in the terminals.
• Candidate must be able to work the day, swing, modified, or night shifts, including weekends as dictated by the contractor’s schedule.

Essential Job Duties

• Conduct comprehensive daily inspections 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 jurisdiction’s requirements, building codes and LAWA-specific proprietary standards.
• Support special inspections and testing activities, coordinating with engineers, contractors, and third-party agencies as needed.
• May be tasked to Track and document time-and-material work, field changes, and job quantities
• May be tasked to Assist in validating contractor progress payment requests based on an approved schedule of values.
• Computer proficiency to review and utilize electronic equipment for contract documents efficiently, including change orders, submittals, RFIs, and other inspection documents, with minimal supervision
• The ability to write clear and concise documents depicting daily progress of the work may be assigned to a program where the inspector prepares monthly progress payment request, tracks various changes, verifies time and material work, measure, and documents job quantities.

Perform inspections related to building construction including, but not limited to:

• Clearing, grubbing & demolition of building structures.
• Excavations, trenching & shoring.
• Grade & elevation survey.
• Structural Backfill & compaction for underground utilities.
• Structural & Nonstructural concrete work.
• Formwork, Footings & micro piles.
• Sewer & Storm drain inspection.
• Metal stud framing drywall installation & interior finishes.
• Door & hardware with its components.
• T bar ceilings, hard lids & other fire rated components

Hardware/Software Knowledge

• Knowledge of Project Management Information Software used for inspection/document control (i.e., Microsoft Office, Outlook, Xcel, Word, PM Web, Adobe Pro, Bluebeam, etc.).

Professional Experience Level/Minimum Qualifications

• Training in the use of fall protection equipment and harness with lanyard.
• Confined space awareness certification.
• Cal OSHA 30 hr. training and certificate.
• NFPA 70E certification required for electrical inspectors.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• ICC certifications and Deputy Inspector Licenses are preferred but not required.
• Inspectors with good knowledge and ability to inspect large scale construction of airport and public building facilities, which may include steel and concrete structures, architectural finishes and components, and other construction related to the airport terminal operations to ensure conformance with safety regulations, plans, specifications, and other applicable documents.
• Possess good knowledge of LA City Building codes and ADA requirements. Experience in but not limited to inspecting demolition and the construction of buildings from start to finish.
• Expertise in identifying and addressing deficiencies, ensuring that all aspects of construction meet the required standards.
• A strong understanding of diverse requirements.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Education/Training

• High School diploma (or equivalent)
• 5 years or more of experience performing inspection of large scale Public Works type projects
• 30-hour Cal-OSHA training prior to assignment. The 30-hour training will have been received within the last 4 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.

On Site Position

Work Time: TBD (typical dayshift is 6:00am – 2:30pm or 5:00am – 1:30pm M-F; night shift is 10:00pm – 6:30am Sun

Estimated start date: 10/6/2025 to 6/30/2026

Salary Range: $114,400 to $145,600 YR