Senior Public Works Inspector
$83,200–$93,600 year
On-siteVentura, California, United States
Job Summary
Monitor contractor work and inspect structures to guarantee adherence to project plans, specifications, and safety standards on public works infrastructure projects. Track costs and schedules, identify risks early, and recommend solutions for delays or site emergencies to maintain efficiency. Interpret plans and contract terms to ensure seamless project execution while maintaining strong client relationships. Create and use Construction Inspection Daily logs on computer or tablet, utilizing Microsoft Office and construction software. Work out-of-doors in inclement weather during standard construction shifts, with flexibility for nights and weekends, while traveling extensively within Southern California.
Required Qualifications
- Experience and working knowledge of civil construction principles/practices in at least one of the following three fields: Municipal and Public Works projects, water and wastewater distribution systems, water and wastewater treatment plants, Transportation projects with a preference for highway and Caltrans roadway projects
- Experience and working knowledge with Caltrans MUCTD and Caltrans Construction Manual
- 3-5 years of experience in the above experience
- Candidate must have a valid California Driver's License and have a vehicle
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses, Hard Hat, protective footwear, respirators or other PPE's as needed in compliance with OSHA regulations)
- Ability to work out-of-doors in inclemently hot or cold weather, sitting, standing, and walking
- Most shifts are worked monitoring the Contractors' standard construction shift during the day M- F, but you should be willing to work nights and weekends
- Ability to travel within Southern California
Desired Qualifications
- Preference given to Group II Construction Inspection Certificates or other Valid Construction Certificates in Public Works or Related Fields
- Electrical inspection, including SCADA and Instrumentation for City and Agency municipal projects such as lift stations, pumping stations, water treatment plants, signalized intersections, and other electrical municipal projects
- Knowledge of building codes, including ICBO, ACI, NEC, local City ordinances, and engineering practices for public works and/or transportation projects, and/or electrical SCADA and Instrumentation Projects
- Preference will be given to those who have a minimum of one valid Group II certification
- Experience providing construction oversight of the Contractor
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, proven ability to interact with individuals at all levels of construction while coordinating multiple, complex projects
- Working knowledge of and basic proficiency with computers. Ability to create and use Construction Inspection Daily logs on computer/tablet
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to utilize other construction related software including Microsoft Project and/or Primavera, a plus
- Conflict Resolution -Effectively and constructively manage conflicts with others
- Safety Awareness - Identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
- High School Degree or a related technical field
- Cal OSHA Safety Awareness Training
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER
- Project Inspector
- Public Works Inspector
- Group II Certifications
- AWS-CWI Welding Inspector
- Concrete Inspector
- Building/Construction Inspector
- Grading Inspector
- Reinforcing Steel
- Pre-tensioned concrete
- Post Tensioned Concrete
- Structural Steel Welding Inspector
- Concrete Batch Plant
- Structural Masonry
- Group III
- Protective Coatings Inspector
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