Job Description

Construction Inspector – Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Tenant Improvement Program

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Division: Quality Assurance & Construction Inspection Division

Schedule: TBD (typical dayshift is 6:00am – 2:30pm or 5:00am – 1:30pm M-F; night shift is 10:00pm – 6:30am Sun

About the Role

Join our team as a Construction Inspector supporting Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) across multiple terminal and building improvement projects. This position plays a critical role in ensuring quality, safety, and code compliance throughout the Tenant Improvement Program. You’ll be part of a dedicated Quality Assurance and Construction Inspection team overseeing large-scale airport projects and working collaboratively with engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily construction inspections to ensure compliance with LA City Building Codes, ADA requirements, and project specifications.

• Review and interpret construction documents, including blueprints, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.

• Prepare comprehensive daily inspection reports detailing construction activities, issues, and safety observations.

• Verify contractor compliance with jurisdictional and LAWA standards.

• Support special inspections and testing coordination with engineers, contractors, and third-party agencies.

• Track and document time-and-material work, field changes, and job quantities.

• Assist in validating contractor progress payment requests and reviewing schedules of values.

• Inspect building construction activities including:

  • Demolition, excavation, grading, shoring, and backfill

  • Structural and non-structural concrete work

  • Metal stud framing, drywall, interior finishes, and ceilings

  • Door, hardware, fire-rated assemblies, and related systems

  • Sewer and storm drain installations

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of experience performing building inspections.

• Clear understanding of LA City Building Code and ADA requirements.

• Ability to pass a background check and obtain a LAWA SIDA badge.

• Physically able to walk long distances, climb stairs, ladders, scaffolds, and access confined areas.

• Willingness to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ICC Certifications and/or Deputy Inspector Licenses (preferred, not required).

• Experience inspecting large-scale airport or public building facilities.

• Strong ability to identify and resolve deficiencies, ensuring compliance with plans and safety regulations.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and time management skills.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs