Job Description
Job Description Take Your Construction Career to the Next Level! Are you ready to be challenged, make a difference, and experience professional growth in your career? Kleinfelder's Construction Services team is looking for you! From construction management and observation/inspection services to laboratory testing and materials and forensic engineering, our Construction Services market helps to develop and maintain America's infrastructure and supply chain and is a recognized industry leader with more than 25 accredited laboratories. Step into Your New Role Join Kleinfelder Construction Services as a Roadway Inspector! Kleinfelder Construction Services is hiring experienced Roadway Inspectors for Caltrans projects across San Diego County . In this role, you’ll perform quality assurance inspections on roadway and highway improvement projects, ensuring compliance with project plans and safety standards. This position includes a company-assigned field vehicle and gas card , allowing you to travel directly to construction sites. Flexibility for extended shifts and night work is required. Key Responsibilities: Conduct and document quality assurance inspections of roadway construction under the direction of the Resident Engineer. Interpret and enforce project plans, specifications, and codes to ensure compliance. Prepare detailed Daily Inspection Reports , including progress photos. Measure, calculate, track, and record pay quantities for monthly estimates. Maintain and update field as-built drawings . Champion a culture of safety , ensuring all work complies with safety rules and policies. Assist the Resident Engineer with change orders, RFIs, submittals, response letters, and construction documentation . Qualifications & Experience: Candidates must meet one of the following criteria: Option 1: Two years of post-high school education in: Engineering (must include trigonometry, algebra or higher, drafting, computer science, and a physical science course such as physics or chemistry) Surveying (must include trigonometry, algebra or higher, drafting, surveying, and computer science) OR One year in California state service performing duties comparable to a Junior Engineering Technician, Range B AND A minimum of four (4) years of roadway construction inspection experience on highways or major public works projects. Option 2: A minimum of six (6) years of roadway construction inspection experience on highways or major public works projects Preferred Qualifications: We’re especially interested in candidates with: BS degree in Civil Engineering or EIT certification . Hands-on Caltrans inspection experience. Strong knowledge of Caltrans standard plans, specifications, procedures, and Construction Manual . Experience inspecting traffic control system compliance . Knowledge of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP) and enforcement. Proficiency with construction inspection tools , surveying equipment, and material testing. Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat (experience with CAD and Primavera P6 is a plus). Effective communication and supervision skills . Flexibility to work extended night shifts as needed. Following an offer, candidates will be required to satisfactorily complete employment reference checks, verification of professional licensure and/or educational credentials, a motor vehicle report (MVR), and a comprehensive background check. 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 110 offices in the US, Canada, and Australia. Connecting