Building/Construction Inspector - Los Angeles Unified School District : Job Details

$66.73 - $66.73 Hourly

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

The Inspection Department provides professional quality assurance and regulatory support for the Facilities Services Division's school construction projects. This support is provided by experienced Inspection Department staff with backgrounds in public school construction, architecture, engineering contracting, general construction, and specialized crafts.

A Building/Construction Inspector for the Los Angeles Unified School District performs continuous inspection of contract school construction for compliance with plans, specifications, and contract documents. Extensive driving is required in fulfilling responsibilities.

• Performing continuous inspection of wood frame, reinforced concrete, Gunite, masonry, and structural steel construction for compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents, and all applicable State and local building codes, ordinances and regulations.
• Analyzing plans, specifications, and contract documents and interprets or secures interpretation of plans and specifications for contractors and subcontractors.
• Notifying architects, engineers, and project teams of material or work quality that does not meet the requirements of the approved contract documents or applicable codes.
• Coordinating and monitoring the on and off-site work of specialized inspectors and materials testing laboratories including the document control of all issued reports.
• Maintaining daily reports of construction progress, site activity, and events.
• Verifying all approved scope change and signs affidavits required by State and Local authorities and the Facilities Services Division.
• Representing the District on construction sites, in contacts with contractors, engineers, commissioned architects, and the public.

Education:

Graduation from high school or evidence of equivalent educational proficiency is required. College semester units or equivalent quarter units from a recognized college or university in the areas of architecture, engineering, construction management, and construction technology are preferable.

Special:

Building/Construction Inspectors must possess and maintain certification as a Class 1, Class 2 or Class 3 General Inspector by the Division of the State Architect (DSA).

Use of an automobile.

• Exceptional industry knowledge, which includes a full working knowledge of steel braced frames, structural wood frame, structural masonry and concrete as it relates to construction; thorough understanding of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 and applicable ordinances and regulations related to California public school construction and safety; and demonstrated skill in reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, codes, and contract documents.
• Construction field experience such as project superintendent, construction field engineer, general trade foreman or journey-level tradesperson sufficient to realize the type and extent of contractor performance required for regulatory compliance.
• Exceptional project management skills to work independently; stay organized, prioritize and cluster related tasks effectively; meet deadlines; track daily construction progress; and coordinate specialized inspectors, materials testing (such as soil, lumber, concrete and steel), and survey crews at construction sites.
• Strong fact finding and decision making skills to determine required actions and/or options, consider necessary speed, consult appropriate parties, and follow through within the chain of command with information to resolve work related issues and find workable solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to ensure good working relationships with peers, which include: effective written and oral communication skills; the ability to handle conflict within the project team; and the ability to lead fairly and effectively.
• Additional certifications from the Division of State Architect (DSA), Special Inspection, International Code Council (ICC), and the American Construction Inspector Association (ACIA) are preferable.