Construction Inspector

Hill International is seeking a Construction Inspector in Los Angeles, California

• Perform inspection of runway and taxiway construction activities including FAA P-501 PCCP slip form and side form paving operations, ensuring compliance with specialized concrete paving equipment practices, vibration setup, paver speed, screed inspection, finishing, and surface treatment requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections of FAA P-401 asphalt placement and compaction activities, including air-void testing, surface defect repair, release agent application, and cold milling, patching, profiling, and grade correction operations.
• Inspect installation and testing of FAA P-201 base material and P-306 lean concrete base systems, including earthwork operations, soil import/export activities, subgrade preparation, and temporary erosion and drainage control setup and compliance.
• Apply extensive knowledge of FAA active airfield work rules and protocols, including barricades, fencing, lighting, signage, pavement markings, FAA 7460 compliance, and vehicle service road requirements for both reflective and non-reflective runway/taxiway signage systems.
• Ensure compliance with FOD controls and active airfield protocols, including dust control, sweeping procedures, airport security and escorting protocols, and FAA vehicle marking/identification requirements across all operational areas.
• Inspect FAA airfield lighting systems including taxiway edge, centerline, TDZ, hold bar, and status lights, ensuring proper series circuits and regulator functionality throughout all installation phases.
• Coordinate opening and closing of active runways and taxiways using proper radio protocol and multi-group coordination procedures, maintaining operational safety and efficiency standards.
• Prepare detailed daily inspection reports with comprehensive mapping, video/photo documentation, and accurate quantity tracking that clearly documents construction activities, deficiencies, and compliance issues in a timely manner.
• Perform batch plant inspections for both PCCP and asphalt materials, interpret complex underground utility plans, read survey data, and perform calculations for inspection and quantity verification including line and grade requirements.
• Apply knowledge of project sustainability requirements and enforce LAWA's mandatory MMRP requirements while maintaining availability for all shifts including nights and weekends as operational demands require.

• Minimum of five (5) years of verifiable experience performing airfield construction inspection on active airport facilities, with demonstrated expertise in runway and taxiway construction projects.
• Extensive knowledge and verifiable field experience with FAA specifications including P-501 (Portland Cement Concrete Pavement), P-401 (Plant Mix Bituminous Pavements), P-201 (Aggregate Base Course), and P-306 (Lean Concrete Base).
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Current City of Los Angeles Deputy Inspector Licenses; Grading, Concrete, desired.
• Proven experience with FAA active airfield operational protocols, including FOD controls, runway/taxiway opening and closing procedures, radio communication protocols, and multi-agency coordination in live operational environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FAA airfield lighting systems, pavement marking standards, signage requirements, and FAA Part 139 Airport Certification regulations as demonstrated through verifiable project experience.
• Current Cal/OSHA 30-hour certification card required, with demonstrated knowledge of FAA Part 139, Cal/OSHA, Fed OSHA, and LAWA safety standards as applied to airfield construction environments.
• Proficiency in technical report writing with the ability to produce detailed inspection reports incorporating mapping, photographic/video documentation, quantity calculations, and survey data interpretation.
• Demonstrated experience with quality control testing protocols and material compliance verification procedures for airfield construction, including proficiency in interpreting technical specifications and ensuring adherence to FAA standards.
• Computer Proficiency - Utilize electronic equipment to review project plans and contract documents including RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Working and operational knowledge of Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) used for inspection reporting and document control. Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Pro, PM Web, Bluebeam, ProCore, etc.

Salary range for this position is $105,000 - $135,000. The offered salary will be based on the applicants qualifications, education, experience and work location.

Depending upon your employment status, Hill's comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurances, Business Travel Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, Legal Assistance, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Auto & Home Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance. Paid Time Off (PTO), Holidays, 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan, Employee Referral Program, Professional Certification Incentive Program, Hill University Learning and Development, Tuition Reimbursement, EAP, Years of Service Awards Program.

Hill International, with more than 4,100+ professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. Engineering News-Record magazine recently ranked Hill as one of the largest program management firms in the world. For more information on Hill, please visit our website at www.hillintl.com.

Hill is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning we have one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, our entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapt to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

Hill is a GISI Consulting Group company, part of the Global Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. (GISI) family of companies. Learn more about GISI Consulting Group at www.gisiconsulting.com.

Hill International is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

Note: This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role mentioned in the job title. Various other duties as required.

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