Construction Inspector

Construction Inspector - Job Description (California)

Introduction

Salaber Associates is a recognized leader in the construction management and inspection industry. Our organization is built on a foundation of integrity, exceptional client service, and a strong commitment to maintaining a healthy work-life balance for our employees. We operate under our founding principle: "Principles Before Profits."

This philosophy guides our relationships with both our clients and our team members. As a result, we are proud to maintain a high rate of repeat clients and strong employee retention. We believe that investing in our employees through training, mentorship, and career advancement strengthens both our people and our company.

If you are seeking an opportunity to contribute to a respected organization while developing your professional career in a supportive team environment, we encourage you to consider joining Salaber Associates. We welcome inquiries from qualified candidates who would like to learn more about the role and explore how they may fit within our organization.

Primary Responsibilities

The Construction Inspector represents the interests of the client or project owner-typically public agencies-by performing quality assurance inspections on roadway and transportation infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Inspect, observe, and document roadway, highway, and bridge construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications, identifying and reporting discrepancies or conflicts in project documentation or field conditions.
• Collaborate with contractors and project staff to identify potential contract modifications and assist in the preparation of change orders when necessary.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, project engineers, and owners to resolve construction issues, deficiencies, and project concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate quality assurance testing of construction materials and components, including asphalt paving, earthwork, landscaping, steel reinforcement, concrete, striping, signage, drainage systems, traffic control, and stormwater management systems.
• Verify that testing procedures and frequencies comply with the approved Quality Assurance Plan and project specifications.
• Interact regularly with contractors, inspectors, surveyors, materials testing personnel, and members of the public as needed.
• Prepare accurate daily reports documenting construction activities, site conditions, and compliance with contract requirements, including supporting photographic documentation when appropriate.
• Maintain detailed project documentation demonstrating compliance with contract requirements and verifying that materials incorporated into the work meet specified standards.
• Record field measurements and documentation necessary to support progress payments, material verification, and other contractual requirements.
• Perform routine calculations to support technical evaluations and project payment estimates.
• Monitor jobsite safety practices and communicate any observed safety concerns or deficiencies to the contractor or owner's representative. Verify that corrective actions are implemented and effective.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or a college degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of construction inspection experience on roadway, highway, bridge, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience performing field calculations and quantity measurements to support construction progress payments.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply construction plans and specifications related to highway and bridge construction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction jobsite safety practices and procedures applicable to workers and the public.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and standard construction documentation tools.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while…