Deputy Building Construction Inspector - Psomas

Our Team in Los Angeles has an opportunity for a talented Deputy Building Construction Inspector. Explore this opportunity with Psomas and apply today!

About being our Deputy Building Construction Inspector

As our Deputy Building Construction Inspector, you will join the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) project team of 40+ planners, architects, engineers, and other technical professionals to plan & design their next wave of capital investments, including airfield improvements, terminal improvements, infrastructure improvements, and more.

Responsibility Highlights for our Deputy Building Construction Inspector

• Read and interpret structural building drawings, applicable building codes, contract specifications, applicable standards and shop structural drawings
• verify compliance with the aforementioned contract documents; and communicate effectively with Contractors, engineers, architects, and project management staff.
• Documents daily progress of the work, prepare monthly progress payment request, track various changes, verify time and material work, measure and document job quantities.
• Documentation and information retrieval may require computer literacy skills.
• Deputy Building Inspectors must have the ability to set priorities, the ability to make decisions and work effectively with minimal supervision, the ability to deal tactfully and effectively with LAWA stakeholders, contractors, construction workers, the public and must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Minimum Qualifications to be our Deputy Building Construction Inspector

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• 5 years or more of experience performing as a LADBS Deputy Building Inspector large scale type projects
• Valid Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) license for the scope of work being inspected; have a thorough knowledge of building construction practices, and be experienced in one or more of the expertise areas listed below:
  • Reinforced concrete
  • Reinforced masonry
  • Structural Steel and Welding
  • Prestressed Concrete Controlled Activities:
    • Sprayed Applied Fireproofing
    • Drilled-in-Anchors
    • Shotcrete Soils/Grading
    • Seismic Resistance
  • 30-hour Cal-OSHA training prior to assignment. The 30-hour training will have been received within the last 4 years.

Highlighted Benefits for our Deputy Building Construction Inspector

Enjoy hybrid and flexible work schedules, 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 $60.96/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
• Employee Parking paid by Company

Strong History + Bright Future

As a 100% employee-owned company serving clients throughout the western U.S for over 78 years, Psomas is proud to be an award-winning consulting firm with over 750 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 community.

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.