Supervising Building/Construction Inspector

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Published Date: Jan 8, 2026

Location: US

Company: Los Angeles Unified School District

SALARY DETAILS

$11,195.99 - $13,811.42 Monthly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

Open: 1/8/2026

Close: 1/29/2026

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The Inspection Department provides professional quality assurance and regulatory support for the Facilities Services Division’s school construction projects. This support is provided by experienced Inspection Department staff with backgrounds in public school construction, architecture, engineering contracting, general construction and specialized crafts.

BENEFITS

Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service. Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days. NOTE: Positions in this job classification may be offered on a 10 or 11 month basis - salary and paid time off for 10 or 11 month positions will be adjusted accordingly.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A Supervising Building/Construction Inspector coordinates and supervises the work of Building/Construction Inspectors, special inspectors, and other support staff.

 

Core duties include:

  • Supervising and coordinating the work of subordinate personnel, including providing regular field observations, performance evaluations, guidance and inspection team resource assessments.
  • Reporting deviations from approved contract documents and minimum code requirements to project stakeholders and coordinating with them for resolution of such issues.
  • Consulting with the Division of the State Architect on California Building Code Inspection assignment requirements.
  • Resolving issues that cannot be resolved at the field level by subordinate staff.
  • Obtaining decisions and interpretations from architects and engineers on issues impacting multiple projects.
  • Reviewing the project inspection team documentation during construction and through the DSA certification process.
  • Ensuring that project inspectors fulfill the requirement to monitor and oversee the special inspections, material sampling and testing requirements.
  • Assisting in the orientation and professional development of staff.
  • Reviewing logs, diaries, daily reports, job files, and any written correspondences for compliance with applicable State, municipal, and District policies, procedures, and requirements.
  • Advising construction project management staff and inspectors on code matters and DSA procedures.
  • Coordinating responses to legal issues and requests for information.
  • Interfacing with Regional Construction Directors on matters relating to the inspection of District construction projects.
  • Uploading documentation, such as field observation reports and other project-related work onto internal cloud-based storage system for use by internal and external stakeholders.
  • May act as Inspector of Record on specific projects.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

 

Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a field related to construction; structural, civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering; or architecture. Qualifying experience, in addition to that listed below, may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

 

Experience:

 

Three years of experience as a the Division of State Architect approved Project Inspector on public school construction projects,

 

or

 

Two years of experience as a the Division of State Architect approved Project Inspector on major construction projects valued at least $30 million,

 

or

 

Three years of experience as the approved Class A HCAi (OSHPD) Inspector of Record on hospital projects valued at least $30 million. 

 

 

Special:

 

A valid driver’s license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and the use of a motor vehicle.

Must possess and maintain certification as a Class 1 or Class 2 Project Inspector by the Division of the State Architect (D.S.A.).

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

We are seeking motivated and highly competent individuals with a working knowledge of:

 

  • California Education Code, California Administrative and Building Code
  • Inspection methods and their application to school construction
  • Stress analysis, strength, properties, and uses of various materials in the construction 
  • Methods of mixing, placing, and curing plain and reinforced concrete
  • Methods of estimating materials and labor costs and the current prices of building materials
  • State, County, and local construction ordinances, regulations, policies, and practices and codes
  • Safety practices and regulations
  • Principles of employee supervision, training, and performance evaluation
  • Microsoft Office

 

The individual will also have skills and abilities necessary to:

 

  • Direct and coordinate a complex inspection program
  • Read and comprehend approved contract documents and building standards
  • Detect faulty and improper materials and poor work quality
  • Detect errors and discrepancies in plans and specifications
  • Work effectively with stakeholders
  • Plan and organize work to meet deadlines
  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Operate a personal computer and associated peripheral equipment
  • Utilize various computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database, email and video conferencing

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

Please be sure to include correspondence from @successfactors.com and @lausd.net as an approved sender so that messages aren't accidentally placed into your spam/junk e-mail folder. We anticipate receiving a number of well qualified applicants for this position; therefore, there will be a competitive process. The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this
request we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. If you are unable to attend the scheduled assessment dates, please note that we recruit for this position on a regular basis. We encourage you to visit our website, http://www.lausdjobs.org periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply again. For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.

APPLICATION PROCESS

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net

To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org. The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for
employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance. For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685. Selection and promotion are basedon a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process areplaced on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers tocandidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications. Follow us on:https://twitter.com/lausdjobs https://www.facebook.com/LAUSDjobs/ https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1997274 https://www.instagram.com/lausdjobs/