At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, as reflected in our top 20 rankings in ENR. With over 50 offices globally, an extremely diverse project portfolio, and double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, the opportunities to make your mark are limitless!
We are currently hiring for a Construction Inspector to support educational facility projects located in Los Angeles, CA. This is a highly visible, high-impact role that will put you at the forefront of building the educational future for the Los Angeles community. We encourage those seeking a challenging role that will give them ample opportunity to engage and impact the community with their talents to apply.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
This position will ensure compliance with permitted, and Division of the State Architect (DSA) approved plans; inspects construction related activities to ensure proper interpretation of engineered construction plans; reports variances and documents inspections; responds to inquiries and complaints from PMO, District Personnel, or external agencies.
Performs continuous inspection on one or more projects; identifies, reports, resolves minor issues impacting assigned project; ensures approved materials are received and correctly implanted within the project; coordinates testing of materials when necessary; performs calculations from the plans verifying locations, grades and depth of utilities within the project; identifies non-compliant work and takes appropriate action to bring back into compliance in The Field Act (AB 1545).
This position will ensures all changes and/or modifications are noted on the final plans; has general knowledge of code requirements; makes photographic documentation of the progression of the assigned project.
Documents and maintains thorough, accurate and informative daily, weekly, monthly and final reports; maintains dialog, coordination and communication with other departments, both internal and external agencies.
Understands CALOSHA worksite safety requirements; uses department equipment and safety attire in accordance to all rules and regulations.
Thoroughly reviews plans and specifications and reports any discrepancies to supervisor; immediately reports critical issues and/or possible delays to supervisor.
This position also ensures any required permits have been obtained and are being followed.
Attends all safety meetings and assigned training classes.
Drives to and from assigned projects and complies with all departmental driving policies.
Manages, oversees, and coordinates all facets of construction related to Bond funded projects including mobilization, construction, and closeout.
Participates in pre-construction meetings and other related construction activities.
Reviews contractors’ initial construction schedule, submittals, schedule of values, and responds to contractor inquiries.
Assist the CPT in negotiations with contractors to achieve a fair and reasonable cost for change orders and reviews their impact on the project as required.
Perform other Construction Management functions as assigned.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Education: BS or BA in Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a closely related field. 4 years additional qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above, may be substituted for the required education.
Experience: 8 years’ experience in Construction Management of Commercial and/or Public Facilities, preferably including Educational Facility Construction. Experience with Division of the State Architect (DSA) construction/design processes. 1 year of experience in the supervision or inspection of engineering construction work. Ability to read and interpret complex construction blueprints. Experience with using programs such Microsoft Office and web-based program management software.
Preferred Certification: DSA Class 1 Inspector Certification (Active).
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