Full Time Insurance Inspector Jobs in California

Job Description

The Construction Inspector will support Los Angeles World Airport's (LAWA's) construction inspection and work as a member of LAWA Quality Assurance & Construction Inspection Division across multiple projects within LAWA's Tenant Improvement Program primarily focusing on building disciplines.

This is a Full-Time position, with on-site work required Monday-Friday. Hours of shift vary- 6:00AM-2:30PM or Sunday night 10:30pm - Friday 7:00AM.  

Key Identifiers

• Candidates must possess a minimum of five years of experience performing inspection.
• Candidate must demonstrate a clear understanding and interpretation of LA City Building Code & ADA Requirements.
• Successfully hired candidates must be able to pass a background check and possess a LAWA SIDA badge prior to official start.
• Candidates must have the ability to walk extremely long distances during the shift as this is the primary means of traversing between expansive terminals.
• Candidate must be able to climb stairs, ladders, scaffold, and crawl into areas associated with the work taking place in the terminals.
• Candidate must be able to work the day, swing, modified, or night shifts, including weekends as dictated by the contractor's schedule.

Daily 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 LAWA-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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience performing construction inspections on large public works projects.
• Cal OSHA 30 hr. training and certificate. The 30-hour training will have been received within the last 4 years.
• ICC certifications and Deputy Inspector Licenses are preferred but not required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Expertise in identifying and addressing deficiencies, ensuring that all aspects of construction meet the required standards.
• Training in the use of fall protection equipment and harness with lanyard.
• Confined space awareness certification.
• NFPA 70E certification required for electrical inspectors.

Required Education

• High School Diploma (or equivalent).

Featured Benefits

401(k), Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, 100% employer-paid premiums

Additional Information

For over 50 years, Leland Saylor Associates (LSA) has been a nationally recognized construction consulting firm providing expertise in the areas of estimating, scheduling, value engineering, and construction management. Saylor is a great place to work where your opinion matters, where you can grow with a supportive staff and make a difference in our project outcomes. We are proud to be an advisor on some of the largest, most technically complex projects in the nation.

We seek like-minded professionals who have a passion for estimating, drive to achieve results, creative problem-solving ability, and a dedication to client service and relationship management. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Come join us and partner with our world-class team and do your best work.

Saylor is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.