Construction Inspector (Santa Barbara and Ventura County)Comapany Overview:UNICO Engineering provides high quality Construction Management, Land Surveying, and Systems Integration services to public and private clients. With a spirit of cooperation and partnership, UNICO focuses on responsiveness, delivering value, and meeting and exceeding our clients' expectations.UNICO is a fast-growing consulting firm with significant opportunities for upward mobility. UNICO supports professional development and continuing education. Fun, flexible work environment and competitive compensation and benefits. Please send your resume with detailed experience. Include job references for past employment and experience.UNICO is seeking a seasoned Construction Inspector who has experience dealing with different types of infrastructure including roadways and paving, structures (bridges), curb, gutter, sidewalk, underground utilities, earthwork, etc. Must have 5 years of applicable experience. Must possess a thorough understanding of plans and specifications, Caltrans, and local agency requirements.Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)Provide daily inspections and complete documentation including daily reports, project photographs, etc.Coordinate with clients/owners, other consultants, contractors, materials testers and others involved with the project.Assist Resident Engineers and provide input on project schedule, extra work bills, potential change orders, and communication with businesses and residents.Read and interpret project plans and specifications.Monitor construction for compliance with project documents including collecting and checking material tags and certificates of compliance.Measure, calculate, and document quantities of installed materials in accordance with client policies and procedures.Inspect road and bridge construction (based on Caltrans Standards), including checking grades, formwork, rebar placement, concrete batch tickets, curing method, etc.Communicate with project team members and provide recommendations.Perform other duties as assigned.Essential Skills and QualificationsExcellent communication skillsWorking knowledge of MS Office SuiteAbility to use computer to complete project documentationThorough understanding of CAL OSHA practices and proceduresBridge construction inspection experience requiredKnowledge of Caltrans procedures and standards highly preferredAbility to pass a pre employment drug screeningClean Drivers license and DMV record requiredEducation/ExperienceMinimum 5 years' experience for transportation, structures and utility projectsMinimum 5 years' experience in a construction inspectors' capacityHigh school diploma or equivalent (college preferred)PerksCompetitive salary (prevailing wage paid for inspection work) and comprehensive benefits packageBenefits401(k)401(k) matchingHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceVacation and Sick LeaveEmployee Assistance ProgramMedical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Life insuranceLong-term disability insuranceAs an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer , UNICO Engineering considers applicants for all positions without regard to race (including natural hairstyles), color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, age (40 and over), medical condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex (including sexual harassment, sex stereotypes, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information/characteristics, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, military or veteran status, reproductive health decision-making, or any other characteristic or activity protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr