Kleinfelder · 2 hours ago
Lead Roadway Inspector
Riverside, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$34.73/hr - $57.96/hr
10+ years expKleinfelder is a leading company in construction services, seeking an experienced Lead Roadway Inspector to oversee quality assurance inspection services on transportation-related projects. The role involves leading a team of inspectors, coordinating construction activities, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringRisk Management
Responsibilities
Lead a team of field inspectors coordinating inspection between multiple jurisdictions and municipalities
Perform quality assurance inspection and documentation of civil (roadway) construction activities under the direction of a Resident Engineer
Coordinate construction activities with various property/business owners within the proximity to the project; provides verification of adherence to temporary construction easements
Issue field directives to the Contractor; attend weekly construction meetings; coordination of the construction schedule and notifications with the public outreach team
Coordinate Quality Assurance materials sampling and testing
Verify the implementation of the Contractor’s Quality Control Program and adherence to plans and specifications
Prepare detailed Daily Inspection Reports, with photos, accurately reflecting the construction progress
Measure, calculate, track, and record pay quantities for monthly estimates
Assist in maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with applicable safety rules, policies, and procedures
Maintain a set of field as-built drawings
Assist the Resident Engineer with field input on change orders, RFIs, submittals and response letters to the contractor, and as-built drawings
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree preferred
Minimum of ten (10) years of demonstrated experience in roadway construction inspection of highways or major public works projects including traffic control, PCC and AC paving, earthwork, grading, drainage, and signing and striping
Knowledge and experience with equipment used in construction inspection, surveying and field testing of construction materials
Knowledge and experience with principles of effective communication and supervision
Able to work independently, make effective decisions concerning construction work in progress and solve field problems
Able to direct the efforts of subordinate inspectors
Preferred
BS degree in Civil Engineering and/or EIT
Caltrans inspection experience
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs
Knowledge of Caltrans standard plans, specifications, procedures, and Construction Manual
Ability to assist the Resident Engineer in all aspects of required field and office construction engineering work including, but not limited to the following:
Experience in the inspection of traffic control system compliance
Experience in Water Pollution Control Program (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) enforcement
Knowledge and experience with equipment used in construction inspection, surveying, field testing of construction materials, and construction office engineering
Knowledge of computers, computer applications, and computer software programs such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others)
Knowledge and experience with principles of effective communication and supervision
Ability to work night shifts for an extended duration
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
401(k) plan
Paid holidays
Company
Kleinfelder
Kleinfelder is an employee-owned engineering, science, and architecture consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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unknown2023-09-19Acquired
Leadership Team
David Goershel
Executive Vice President - South Division Director
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