Hollywood Burbank Airport
Principal Construction Inspector
Hollywood Burbank Airport, Burbank, California, United States, 91520
Principal Inspector
The Principal Inspector is a senior‑level position responsible for overseeing, coordinating, and executing inspection activities and ensuring contract compliance for various capital improvement projects and tenant improvement projects at the airport. The position requires exercising best judgment and considerable discretion to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, contract specifications, safety standards, and airport policies.
Essential Job Functions Typical Tasks
Plan, supervise, coordinate, and/or perform inspection activities for airport capital improvement projects, minor projects, and tenant improvement projects, covering both horizontal and vertical facilities such as airside pavements, runways/taxiways, aprons, lighting & signage, utilities, terminal building, parking structures, hangars, and other infrastructure.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, FAA Advisory Circulars, Airport Rules and Regulations, local building codes, environmental and safety laws, contract documents, specifications, project plans, and airport operating procedures.
Perform routine and complex construction inspections, approving or rejecting work/materials as appropriate.
Review construction plans, project specifications, change orders, and shop drawings for constructability, compliance, safety, and enforceability.
Coordinate with planning, engineering, operations, maintenance, SMS, security, environmental, and other internal/external stakeholders to resolve non‑conformances, safety issues, or regulatory findings.
Prepare, maintain, and ensure adequate documentation of inspection reports, logs, deficiency reports, non‑compliance findings, and follow‑ups.
Lead or assist in construction incident/investigation reviews (e.g., pavement failures, lighting outages, safety incidents) and recommend corrective or preventive actions.
Manage contractor compliance during construction and maintenance; oversee QA/QC processes.
Assist other departments with various facility inspections required for compliance with Airport Rules and Regulations, stormwater permits, leases, and other contract documents.
Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate junior staff as required.
Serve as liaison with federal, state, and local jurisdictions, contractors, vendors, and community stakeholders about inspection standards and safety concerns on construction.
Coordinate area and utility shutdown efforts with stakeholders and affected parties.
Adjust to night or weekend schedules as needed to accommodate construction activities, operational requirements, and coordination with project and office staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in inspection, construction, and/or facilities management in an airport or comparable infrastructure setting.
Experience supervising or leading inspection staff and/or contractors.
Demonstrated experience reviewing construction plans, specifications, contracts, and change orders, enforcing compliance.
Experience with QA/QC in construction or maintenance, with the ability to detect deviations and drive remediation.
Creative approach in formulating responses and recommendations under high‑pressure environments.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s license.
Obtain and maintain security clearance as required by role and TSA regulations.
Occupational safety training and certifications.
Prior airport inspection experience at commercial airports is a plus.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
Principles of Airport, Civil, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Engineering, Architecture; construction safety standards; environmental principles, hazardous material handling, and stormwater best management practices; FAA Advisory Circulars, California Building Codes, and local/state requirements; Part 139 airport operational requirements; construction and inspection techniques for horizontal and vertical improvements.
Ability to:
read and interpret complex technical documents, design drawings, and project specifications; exercise best judgment and discretion in safety‑critical contexts; foster collaboration among stakeholders; communicate orally in public speaking and meetings; maintain confidentiality; operate motor vehicles and work outdoors in varied weather conditions; respond to off‑hours emergencies; lift or carry equipment/data up to 25–50 lb.; use measurement tools and safety equipment.
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Essential Job Functions Typical Tasks
Plan, supervise, coordinate, and/or perform inspection activities for airport capital improvement projects, minor projects, and tenant improvement projects, covering both horizontal and vertical facilities such as airside pavements, runways/taxiways, aprons, lighting & signage, utilities, terminal building, parking structures, hangars, and other infrastructure.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, FAA Advisory Circulars, Airport Rules and Regulations, local building codes, environmental and safety laws, contract documents, specifications, project plans, and airport operating procedures.
Perform routine and complex construction inspections, approving or rejecting work/materials as appropriate.
Review construction plans, project specifications, change orders, and shop drawings for constructability, compliance, safety, and enforceability.
Coordinate with planning, engineering, operations, maintenance, SMS, security, environmental, and other internal/external stakeholders to resolve non‑conformances, safety issues, or regulatory findings.
Prepare, maintain, and ensure adequate documentation of inspection reports, logs, deficiency reports, non‑compliance findings, and follow‑ups.
Lead or assist in construction incident/investigation reviews (e.g., pavement failures, lighting outages, safety incidents) and recommend corrective or preventive actions.
Manage contractor compliance during construction and maintenance; oversee QA/QC processes.
Assist other departments with various facility inspections required for compliance with Airport Rules and Regulations, stormwater permits, leases, and other contract documents.
Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate junior staff as required.
Serve as liaison with federal, state, and local jurisdictions, contractors, vendors, and community stakeholders about inspection standards and safety concerns on construction.
Coordinate area and utility shutdown efforts with stakeholders and affected parties.
Adjust to night or weekend schedules as needed to accommodate construction activities, operational requirements, and coordination with project and office staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in inspection, construction, and/or facilities management in an airport or comparable infrastructure setting.
Experience supervising or leading inspection staff and/or contractors.
Demonstrated experience reviewing construction plans, specifications, contracts, and change orders, enforcing compliance.
Experience with QA/QC in construction or maintenance, with the ability to detect deviations and drive remediation.
Creative approach in formulating responses and recommendations under high‑pressure environments.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s license.
Obtain and maintain security clearance as required by role and TSA regulations.
Occupational safety training and certifications.
Prior airport inspection experience at commercial airports is a plus.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
Principles of Airport, Civil, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical Engineering, Architecture; construction safety standards; environmental principles, hazardous material handling, and stormwater best management practices; FAA Advisory Circulars, California Building Codes, and local/state requirements; Part 139 airport operational requirements; construction and inspection techniques for horizontal and vertical improvements.
Ability to:
read and interpret complex technical documents, design drawings, and project specifications; exercise best judgment and discretion in safety‑critical contexts; foster collaboration among stakeholders; communicate orally in public speaking and meetings; maintain confidentiality; operate motor vehicles and work outdoors in varied weather conditions; respond to off‑hours emergencies; lift or carry equipment/data up to 25–50 lb.; use measurement tools and safety equipment.
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