Construction Inspector - Transportation

Our Construction Management Team in Southern California has an opportunity for a talented Transportation Construction Inspector. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

As our Construction Inspector
, you will utilize your expertise to observe and document the construction of various roadway, highway and other transportation projects while adhering to safety practices, understanding client goals, establishing effective client relationships, and helping develop others on the team.

• Provide daily site inspections to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications and codes
• Coordinate activities with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers, and regulatory agencies and support labor compliance efforts
• Prepare daily reports including taking daily progress photos
• Review the contractor's schedule progress
• Coordinate with the contractor for planning and scheduling of required inspections
• Review and provide input on potential change order issues, track and record disputed work, and/or change order work
• Assist with monthly pay estimates, measure and record pay quantities

• Minimum 10 years' experience in bridge construction, roadway construction, inspection of highways or related public works projects
• High School diploma or equivalent education
• Prior Caltrans Experience
• Experience inspecting public works for local agencies, municipalities, and utilities
• Knowledge of the construction process and the ability to read, understand and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specifications
• Ability to work on-site in a construction trailer or building; ability to walk on uneven surfaces, stand, climb ladders, crawl, stoop, and enter confined spaces; tolerate heat, cold, dirt, odors, and other construction hazards may exist

Enjoy an inclusive benefit package providing medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee and qualifying family members, a 401(k) with immediate vested company match and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan that is 100% paid by Psomas!

• Competitive compensation. Prevailing Wage for Southern California is $65.96/hour. General prevailing wage determination made by the Director of Industrial Relations pursuant to California Labor Code part 7, chapter 1, article 2, sections 1770, 1773 and 1773.1 for commercial building, highway, heavy construction and dredging projects.
• 8 Paid Holidays & 3 Weeks of PTO

Career pathing, training + professional development

As a 100% employee-owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S. for 80 years,
Psomas is proud to be an award winning consulting firm with over 800 employees. Our talented team have an array of skills ranging from construction management, civil engineering, transportation planning, environmental, landscape architecture and urban design, and surveying and geospatial services. We strive for excellence, and welcome candidates of all identities, backgrounds, and perspectives to help us continue evolving as an inclusive, employee first culture.

Together, we foster a collaborative work environment, promote teamwork, and provide many opportunities for professional growth and advancement. We are looking for team members that are excited to contribute to our projects and make a positive difference in our local communities.

We're a fun, rewarding place to work! We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.