Ardurra Group, Inc.
Overview
Ardurra is a respected and growing national engineering and management firm that ranks in the top 100 design firms by ENR (#84 in 2024), top 5 Zweig Hot Firms (#5 in 2024) and top 40 Zweig Firms to Work for (#36 in 2024). The firm delivers infrastructure projects with a people-centric culture and strong focus on positive impact.
Ardurra’s Southwest Program and Construction Management Practice delivers infrastructure improvement projects to clients with best-in-class project and construction management solutions in a fair, firm, proactive and efficient approach.
Ardurra is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to join our Public Works Inspection Group in Los Angeles and Newport Beach, CA. This position is open to both part-time and full-time opportunities.
Primary Function A successful candidate will be passionate, self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, thorough, and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with strong organization and attention to detail. The ability to identify, contemporaneously report and proactively mitigate potential field design, safety, quality, schedule, construction and budget impacts is essential. The candidate must effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external team members with varying concerns in a collaborative workflow that drives positive results for client projects and the company. This is a demanding and fast-paced role that requires problem solving, positive thinking and good judgment and communication.
If selected, the candidate will play an integral role in Ardurra’s inspection team servicing Southern California clients and managing a variety of capital improvement projects including water/wastewater, utility undergrounding, dry and wet utility installations, trenchless rehabilitation, road rehabilitations and widenings, bridges, parks, buildings, and other critical infrastructure and facility improvements.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Represent the Client’s interests at all times.
Assist with field public relations.
Monitor compliance with project contract, specifications, approved traffic control plans or Watch Manual (MUTCD), NPDES, OSHA / Contractor’s Safety Plan requirements, and quality assurance.
Coordinate third-party special / deputy inspections & materials testing; address unsatisfactory inspection/test results through satisfactory resolution.
Conduct contractor/subcontractor employee interviews for confirmation of proper payment of wages (assist with labor compliance).
Assist construction managers in monitoring and documenting the contractor’s adherence to the approved construction schedule.
Be present on the job site when construction is in progress and when inspection is required.
Prepare daily inspection reports (Daily Activity Report, Weekly Statement of Working Days, etc.), as required.
Measure & verify the project pay item quantities in place; confirm pay item quantities with the contractor prior to invoice submission.
Develop punch list items and monitor satisfactory completion.
Support one to several simultaneous projects.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent; Civil Engineering related coursework/certifications; Associate’s Degree preferred.
15+ years in the construction field or construction management/field services.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret technical specifications, contract requirements, engineering drawings, and standard construction details.
Background in permit and capital project inspections on parks & playgrounds, road rehabilitation and widenings, building facilities, water/wastewater improvements, and other infrastructure construction.
Experience with monitoring and proper implementation of traffic control, asphalt concrete and concrete roadways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and underground utilities.
Demonstrated knowledge in construction inspection applications.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as Cal/OSHA and SWPPP and other regulatory agencies as required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; familiarity with operating smart devices and computers is preferred.
Caltrans or LA Metro experience strongly preferred.
APWA CPII and QSP certifications preferred.
Valid CA driver’s license.
Willingness to travel.
Compensation Our compensation structure consists of part-time to full-time hourly salary in compliance with the appropriate California Prevailing Wage Determination.
Why Ardurra? Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs. The culture is focused on creating a supportive, engaging work environment with opportunities for staff development through internal programs and a people-centric approach. We provide varied career paths, tools, resources, and flexible time-off programs to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Notice to Agencies Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Without a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or pay referral compensation. Submissions to hiring managers without a signed agreement may be considered the property of Ardurra. No additional agencies are being added to our approved vendor list at this time.
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Ardurra’s Southwest Program and Construction Management Practice delivers infrastructure improvement projects to clients with best-in-class project and construction management solutions in a fair, firm, proactive and efficient approach.
Ardurra is seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to join our Public Works Inspection Group in Los Angeles and Newport Beach, CA. This position is open to both part-time and full-time opportunities.
Primary Function A successful candidate will be passionate, self-motivated, proactive, quick-thinking, flexible, thorough, and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with strong organization and attention to detail. The ability to identify, contemporaneously report and proactively mitigate potential field design, safety, quality, schedule, construction and budget impacts is essential. The candidate must effectively interact with a wide range of internal and external team members with varying concerns in a collaborative workflow that drives positive results for client projects and the company. This is a demanding and fast-paced role that requires problem solving, positive thinking and good judgment and communication.
If selected, the candidate will play an integral role in Ardurra’s inspection team servicing Southern California clients and managing a variety of capital improvement projects including water/wastewater, utility undergrounding, dry and wet utility installations, trenchless rehabilitation, road rehabilitations and widenings, bridges, parks, buildings, and other critical infrastructure and facility improvements.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Represent the Client’s interests at all times.
Assist with field public relations.
Monitor compliance with project contract, specifications, approved traffic control plans or Watch Manual (MUTCD), NPDES, OSHA / Contractor’s Safety Plan requirements, and quality assurance.
Coordinate third-party special / deputy inspections & materials testing; address unsatisfactory inspection/test results through satisfactory resolution.
Conduct contractor/subcontractor employee interviews for confirmation of proper payment of wages (assist with labor compliance).
Assist construction managers in monitoring and documenting the contractor’s adherence to the approved construction schedule.
Be present on the job site when construction is in progress and when inspection is required.
Prepare daily inspection reports (Daily Activity Report, Weekly Statement of Working Days, etc.), as required.
Measure & verify the project pay item quantities in place; confirm pay item quantities with the contractor prior to invoice submission.
Develop punch list items and monitor satisfactory completion.
Support one to several simultaneous projects.
Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent; Civil Engineering related coursework/certifications; Associate’s Degree preferred.
15+ years in the construction field or construction management/field services.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret technical specifications, contract requirements, engineering drawings, and standard construction details.
Background in permit and capital project inspections on parks & playgrounds, road rehabilitation and widenings, building facilities, water/wastewater improvements, and other infrastructure construction.
Experience with monitoring and proper implementation of traffic control, asphalt concrete and concrete roadways, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and underground utilities.
Demonstrated knowledge in construction inspection applications.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements such as Cal/OSHA and SWPPP and other regulatory agencies as required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; familiarity with operating smart devices and computers is preferred.
Caltrans or LA Metro experience strongly preferred.
APWA CPII and QSP certifications preferred.
Valid CA driver’s license.
Willingness to travel.
Compensation Our compensation structure consists of part-time to full-time hourly salary in compliance with the appropriate California Prevailing Wage Determination.
Why Ardurra? Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs. The culture is focused on creating a supportive, engaging work environment with opportunities for staff development through internal programs and a people-centric approach. We provide varied career paths, tools, resources, and flexible time-off programs to help maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Notice to Agencies Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Without a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or pay referral compensation. Submissions to hiring managers without a signed agreement may be considered the property of Ardurra. No additional agencies are being added to our approved vendor list at this time.
#LI-LC
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. For information on rights, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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