Construction Inspector
Full Time • LAWA
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunity for advancement
- Vision insurance
If you like to innovate, are self-reliant with a strategic mind and forward-thinking solutions approach and interested in giving your full potential and grow with us, this position may be for you.
We are a social and environmental responsible Company. Our commitment to safety, community, belonging adaptability, quality and continuous improvement are part of our personality.
We are looking for a proactive, independent and experienced Construction Inspector with strong expertise
On building disciplines.
Position Description Summary
The position of the Construction Inspector will support airport 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 5 years of experience performing inspections
*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.
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.
• 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.
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.).
- Computer proficiency to review and utilize electronic equipment for contract documents efficiently, including change orders, submittals, RFIs, and other inspection documents, with minimal supervision
Professional Experience Level/Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates must possess a minimum of five years of experience performing inspection
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.
Benefits:
➢Vacation –
➢Paid Holidays
➢Volunteering Days
➢Retirement Account
➢Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Compensation: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
About Us
Terravanta Inc is a minority woman owned consulting firm that provides program, project, construction management project controls and sustainability consulting services. Our forward thinking approach, adaptability and efficient processes allow us to run projects smoothly from inception to completion. In addition, our personalized service can provide a team of motivated and proactive professionals including project managers, project/business/technical analysts, and schedulers which make us uniquely able to meet a variety of clients’ needs.
Terravanta strives to make a positive change to our environment and improve our local communities. We dedicate efforts to educate and inspire young female leaders in technology, construction and sustainability fields and participate local environmental projects to help reduce negative impact of greenhouse gas emissions.\
Our Mission
We are a minority woman-owned/led business and provide project /construction management consulting services for the energy and transportation sector. We provide a personalized service to our clients while looking into sustainable solutions and giving back to our local communities.
Our Vision
"Be the leading top woman-owned business to go to for innovative and sustainable project management and engineering services in the utility and transportation sector. Our foundation is to inspire, educate and redefine bias in the industries and communities we serve."