Job: Building Inspector
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Compensation: $60 to $65 per hour
Schedule: 4/40
Onsite
Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned municipal Building Inspector to support a high-profile, long-term capital improvement program in Los Angeles. This role involves inspection of complex commercial, residential, and industrial construction projects, ensuring full compliance with California Building Standards Codes and protecting public safety.
This position is ideal for inspectors who have worked on large-scale developments, public infrastructure projects, or high-visibility commercial construction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-construction, progressive, and final inspections on large-scale commercial and residential projects
- Review structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, accessibility, and fire life safety systems
- Interpret and enforce California Building Standards Codes
- Review plans and calculations including load distribution, utility installations, and material certifications
- Issue correction notices and provide technical guidance to contractors and developers
- Participate in milestone inspections including foundation, framing, utilities, and final sign-off
- Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate field documentation
- Interface professionally with contractors, engineers, developers, and the public
- Support capital improvement and redevelopment initiatives
Required Qualifications:
- Active ICC certifications in Electrical E1, Plumbing P1, and Mechanical M1
- Combination Inspector credentials strongly preferred
- Experience performing inspections in a municipal or jurisdictional environment
- Demonstrated experience on large commercial or public infrastructure projects
- Strong working knowledge of California Building Standards Codes
- Ability to interpret blueprints, engineering plans, and technical calculations
- Valid California Class C Driver’s License
- Ability to work fully onsite
Preferred:
- Experience supporting stadium, redevelopment, or large mixed-use projects
- Plan review experience
- Experience issuing stop-work orders and enforcing corrective action