Construction Inspector

Hill International is seeking a Construction Inspector in Los Angeles, California

• 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

• 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.
• Knowledge of Project Management Information Software used for inspection/document control (i.e., Microsoft Office, Outlook, Xcel, Word, PM Web, Adobe Pro, Bluebeam, etc.).
• Training in the use of fall protection equipment and harness with lanyard.
• Confined space awareness certification.
• NFPA 70E certification required for electrical inspectors.
• ICC certifications and Deputy Inspector Licenses are preferred but not required.
• 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.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Candidate must demonstrate a clear understanding and interpretation of LA City Building Code & ADA Requirements.
• 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.

The salary range for this position is $105,000-$135,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location.

Depending upon your employment status, Hill's comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.

Hill International, with more than 4,100+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisiconsulting.com.

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.

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