Construction Inspector - Transportation

Job Description

Job Description

Construction Inspector - TransportationOwn Your Future at PsomasJoin a 100% employee-owned firm built for long-term thinking, shared success, and meaningful impact.As our Construction Inspector - Transportation for our Construction Management team in Santa Ana, you'll play a critical role in supporting project delivery, ensuring construction quality, and contributing to infrastructure projects that impact local communities.Why PsomasShared Success: An ownership culture that rewards long-term thinking and doing what's right.Retirement Benefits: Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) with immediate match.Career Growth: Clear pathways, training, and professional development opportunities.People -First Culture: Collaborative teams that invest in your development.Meaningful Work: Infrastructure projects that improve transportation systems and communities.What You'll DoAs a Construction Inspector - Transportation, you will support construction projects from initiation through completion, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications while collaborating with project teams and stakeholders.Construction Inspection & CompliancePerform daily site inspections to verify work complies with approved plans, specifications, and applicable codes.Project Coordination & CommunicationCoordinate activities with clients, contractors, consultants, designers, and regulatory agencies to support project progress and compliance.Documentation & ReportingPrepare daily inspection reports, including detailed documentation and progress photos.Schedule & Progress MonitoringReview contractor schedules and monitor progress to ensure alignment with project timelines.Change Management & Cost SupportTrack potential change order issues, document disputed work, and assist with evaluating and recording changes.Quantities & Payment SupportAssist with monthly pay estimates, including measuring and documenting quantities for completed work.Required Qualifications10+ years of experience in bridge, roadway, highway, or related public works construction inspectionHigh School Diploma or equivalentPrior experience with Caltrans projectsExperience inspecting public works for local agencies, municipalities, or utilitiesAbility to read and interpret construction plans, drawings, and specificationsAbility to work on-site in active construction environments, including walking uneven terrain, climbing, and working in varying weather and site conditionsCompensation & BenefitsHourly Rate: Prevailing wage for Santa Ana is $65.96/hourIncentives: Discretionary bonus and recognition programsTime Off: 3 weeks PTO plus 8 paid holidaysTotal Rewards: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, along with employee ownership and retirement benefitsOur Hiring ApproachOur recruiting team reviews every application personally and will keep candidates informed throughout the process. If a candidate's background aligns with what we need, we'll reach out to discuss next steps.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.