Job Description:

Step into Your New Role

Century Engineering, a Kleinfelder company, is seeking a responsible candidate for the position of Senior Construction Inspector to work on a variety of interesting projects in the Richmond, CA area.

The successful candidate will perform construction inspection and material testing on various projects. Projects will consist of bridges and other various structures, roadways, sidewalks, buildings, water and sewer installations and/or stormwater management.

Responsibilities:

Conduct field inspection of construction activities on complex projects and record details on an

Inspector's Daily Report (IDR) and/or other reports as necessary

Exercise a certain degree of independent thought and judgment

May provide guidance and/or work assignments to other inspectors

Assure compliance with construction documents and state/federal rules and regulations

Review construction-related documentation, including contractors' pay applications and change order requests

Provide materials testing (steel, concrete, HMA and soils) and record test results

Assist in review and response to contractor RFIs

Plan, coordinate and conduct job meetings and assist in the preparation of minutes

Frequently travel to various work sites

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Current/valid Driver's License with demonstrated safe driving practices and reliable transportation

Minimum of eight years of experience in construction, construction inspection or construction contract administration and at least 4 years of required experience involving bridges or other related structures

NICET or project relevant certification(s)

Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations

Strong organizational skills

Working knowledge of surveying principles and practice

Basic knowledge of construction materials (soils, aggregates, concrete, asphalt, steel)

Knowledge in basic engineering principles of algebra, geometry and trigonometry

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Outstanding customer service skills, either in-person, via telephone or via email

Efficiency, accuracy and strong attention to detail

Ability to work in a team-oriented environment

Must be able to read, write, comprehend and speak English fluently

Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Move Forward with Kleinfelder

Kleinfelder has been connecting great people to the best work since 1961. We are engineers, scientists, and construction professionals providing solutions that improve our clients’ transportation, water, energy, and other private infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, curious, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to doing the right thing, every day, on every project from over 85 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Progress with an Employer that Values You

Kleinfelder is an inclusive organization free from discrimination. We are a stronger organization when we are a diverse workforce and believe that through diversity, equity, and inclusion comes creativity, innovation, and unity. We are proud to offer the following:

Benefits: Kleinfelder offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

Career Development: We are committed to investing in the professional development of our staff, offering each employee every opportunity to grow, develop, and take control of their career paths. We support these efforts through reimbursements for continuing education as well as many of the expenses associated with trainings and certifications, and opportunities for career development through our internal Mentoring Program.

Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES 

Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.