Construction Inspector- Part Time

Job Description

Help us build the future and we’ll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal.

GHD is offering a part‑time, as‑needed Construction Inspector role based out of one of our offices in Santa Rosa, San Francisco, Concord, or Roseville, CA.

• Represent GHD as the on‑site primary liaison between the construction manager, owner, and contractor throughout the construction of the project.
• Provide on‑site observation of construction activities, including reviewing materials and installation against contract documents and approved submittals for civil, piping, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and controls.
• Document activities with written daily reports and photographs.
• Contribute to weekly coordination meetings with the contractor, owner, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and oversee third‑party materials testing, including soils and concrete.
• Lead the observation and reporting of site non‑compliances to ensure excellent site safety and quality management.
• Communicate and coordinate with other multi‑discipline project teams, clients, and external bodies.
• Provide operational support services and occasionally act as a first‑line supervisor of an area of a construction project, using existing systems and protocols.
• Follow the organization’s health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well‑being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• Assign short‑term work schedules to a team of subordinates to achieve expectations.
• Respond to personal objectives and use performance management systems to improve performance; monitor the performance of the team, allocate work and review completion, take appropriate corrective action to ensure timeliness and quality, and contribute to formal individual performance management and appraisal.
• Provide coaching to team members to develop their skills.
• Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization’s policies and relevant regulatory codes and reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Plan and coordinate testing and inspection of products and processes, implement corrective actions or continuous improvement initiatives, and monitor effectiveness.

• High school diploma with 1–3 years of industry experience in inspection.

• Proven experience in delivering infrastructure projects.
• Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate complex issues concisely.
• The motivation to work independently, a dedication to project success, and a team approach to solving challenges.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel; ability to use technology efficiently for communication, documentation, and record‑keeping.
• Proven understanding of industry standards and applicable codes.
• Strong organizational skills and the flexibility to deal with changing priorities.

Salary Range: $33.00–$50.00 per hour based on experience. Prevailing wages may apply where applicable.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce.

GHD is an equal‑opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee‑owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

Take on some of the world’s toughest challenges – with GHD supporting you every step of the way. We’ll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions, and help you create a lasting impact.

Our Pledge to You:
We believe in the power of commitment. We live and breathe it every day, pledging to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

That’s the #Power Of Commitment .