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KDG Construction Consulting is seeking a Construction Inspector to join our team. The position of the Construction Inspector will support the client’s construction inspection and work as a member of the client’s Quality Assurance & Construction Inspection Division across multiple projects within the Tenant Improvement Program primarily focusing on building disciplines. Candidates must possess a minimum of five years of experience performing inspection and demonstrate a clear understanding and interpretation of LA City Building Code & ADA Requirements. Successfully hired candidates must be able to pass a background check, have the ability to walk extremely long distances during the shift, climb stairs, ladders, scaffold, and crawl in areas associated with work taking place.  Candidate must also be able to work the day, swing, modified, or night shifts, including weekends as dictated by the contractor’s schedule.

Responsibilities and 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 client 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.

+ 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.).

+ 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.

Professional Experience/Other Qualifications:

+ Candidates must possess a minimum of five years of experience performing inspection.

+ Training in the use of fall protection equipment and harness with lanyard.

+ 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.

Required Education/Training:

+ High school diploma (or equivalent)

+ CAL OSHA-30 certification (received within the last 4 years)

+ Fall protection and harness training

+ Confined space awareness certification.

+ NFPA 70E certification required for electrical inspectors.

+ ICC certifications and Deputy Inspector Licenses are preferred but not required.

Anticipated Hourly Range: $60-$65.50/hour

The offered salary will be based on the applicant's qualifications, education, experience, and work location.

About KDG: KDG Construction Consulting is a leading provider of program, project, and construction management services. The firm serves clients in a broad range of markets throughout Southern California, including aviation, transportation, and infrastructure. KDG provides a full spectrum of management and technical services spanning the entire lifecycle of a construction project.

Employment with KDG: KDG is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, coidentity, national sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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