Construction Inspector LAWA

Location: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Los Angeles CA
Annual Salary: $156000 - $176000
Application Closing Date: July 17 2026

Scope Summary

ThepositionoftheConstructionInspectorwillsupportLAWAsconstructioninspectionandworkas a member of LAWA Quality Assurance & Construction Inspection Division across multiple projects within LAWAs Tenant Improvement Program primarily focusing on building disciplines.

• Candidatesmustpossessaminimumoffiveyearsofexperienceperforminginspection

• CandidatemustdemonstrateaclearunderstandingandinterpretationofLACityBuilding Code & ADA Requirements

• SuccessfullyhiredcandidatesmustbeabletopassabackgroundcheckandpossessaLAWA SIDA badge prior to official start.

• Candidatesmusthavetheabilitytowalkextremelylongdistancesduringtheshiftasthisis the primary means of traversing between expansive terminals.

• Candidatemustbeabletoclimbstairsladdersscaffoldandcrawlintoareasassociatedwith the work taking place in the terminals.

• Candidatemustbeabletoworkthedayswingmodifiedornightshiftsincludingweekends as dictated by the contractors schedule

ProfessionalExperienceLevel/MinimumQualifications

• Trainingintheuseoffallprotectionequipmentandharnesswithlanyard.

• Confinedspaceawarenesscertification.

• CalOSHA30hr.trainingandcertificate.

• NFPA70Ecertificationrequiredforelectricalinspectors.

PreferredQualificationsandExperience:

• ICCcertificationsandDeputyInspectorLicensesarepreferredbutnotrequired.

• Inspectorswithgoodknowledgeandabilitytoinspectlargescaleconstructionofairportand 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.

• PossessgoodknowledgeofLACityBuildingcodesandADArequirements.Experienceinbut not limited to inspecting demolition and the construction of buildings from start to finish.

• Expertiseinidentifyingandaddressingdeficienciesensuringthatallaspectsofconstruction meet the required standards.

• Astrongunderstandingofdiverserequirements.
• Excellentcommunicationandtimemanagementskills.

Education/Training

• Highschooldiploma(orequivalent)

• 5yearsormoreofexperienceperforminginspection

EssentialJobDuties

• Conduct comprehensive daily inspections across building and terminal construction projects ensuring compliance with applicable codes and project specications review and interpret constructiondocumentsincludingblueprintsandshopdrawingssubmittalsRFIsandchange orders.
• Demonstratesstrongproficiencyinpreparingcomprehensivedailyinspectionreportsthat clearlydocumenttheWHOWHATWHENWHEREandHOWofallobservedconstruction activitiesensuringaccuracyclarityandaccountabilityintrackingprogressandidentifying issues deciencies or safety concerns in a timely manner.
• VerifycontractorcompliancewithlocaljurisdictionsrequirementsbuildingcodesandLAWA-specific proprietary standards.
• Supportspecialinspectionsandtestingactivitiescoordinatingwithengineerscontractors and third-party agencies as needed.
• MaybetaskedtoTrackanddocumenttime-and-materialworkfieldchangesandjob quantities
• MaybetaskedtoAssistinvalidatingcontractorprogresspaymentrequestsbasedonan approved schedule of values.
• Performinspectionsrelatedtobuildingconstructionincludingbutnotlimitedto:
• Clearinggrubbing&demolitionofbuildingstructures.
• Excavationstrenching&shoring.
• Grade&elevationsurvey.
• StructuralBackfill&compactionforundergroundutilities.
• Structural&Nonstructuralconcretework.
• FormworkFootingsµpiles.
• Sewer&Stormdraininspection.
• Metalstudframingdrywallinstallation&interiorfinishes.
• Door&hardwarewithits components.
• Tbarceilingshardlids&otherfirerated components

Hardware/Software Knowledge

• KnowledgeofProjectManagementInformationSoftwareusedforinspection/document control(i.e.MicrosoftOfficeOutlookXcelWordPMWebAdobeProBluebeametc.).

• Computer proficiency to review and utilize electronic equipment for contract documents efficientlyincludingchangeorderssubmittalsRFIsandotherinspectiondocumentswith minimal supervision

• Theabilitytowriteclearandconcisedocumentsdepictingdailyprogressoftheworkmaybe assigned to a program where the inspector prepares monthly progress payment request tracks various changes verifies time and material work measure and documents job quantities.

Element-SpecificRequirements/Notes

• Mayassumeotherdutiesasrequired/needed.

• Mayberequiredtoworkvariousshiftsincludingdayswingandnight.

• Shallbeopentoworkmodifiedschedulesincludingnightsandweekendsasdictatedbythe contractors work activities and accelerated project schedules.

• Availabilitytoworkovertimeasrequiredtomeetprojectdeadlinesandensuretimely completion of tasks is preferred.

What We Offer:

• Medical Dental and Vision insurance:100% premium covered by the company for employees
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Life Insurance AD&D
• 401(k) Safe Harbor plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off and 10 days Paid Company Holidays
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Medical and Dependent
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional Development and Continuing Education Financial Assistance Program
• Monthly Phone reimbursement

Please send a copy of your resume to:

VSCE is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people of color women and LGBTQ applicants to apply.

We participate in E-Verify.