Construction Inspector I

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. 

Kleinfelder, a long-standing industry leader in the Intermountain West, is looking for Construction Inspectors to join our San Jose, California office. In addition to the opportunity to work on some of the largest and most interesting projects in the area,

Kleinfelder also offers:

• Competitive Wages.
• Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & life insurance; HSA & FSA; 401K; paid holidays; and paid time off (PTO).
• Certification training and professional development (ICC, ACI, AWS, etc.).
• Relocation bonuses are available for out-of-state candidates.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Career advancement opportunities with one of the largest and most respected firms in the industry.

If you are looking for a CAREER opportunity where you can development your professional skills, enhance your technical certifications, and work on legacy projects; then we want to talk to you!

We're looking for inspection and testing professionals to join us in providing high-level inspection and testing services to our diverse client base on projects throughout the California Bay Area and Central Valley. This position offers a dynamic work environment, the opportunity to work on multiple high-profile projects, and be part of an industry leading company.

• Bend, stoop, and lift up to 50 pounds (22.68 kg) repetitively and over 50 pounds (22.68 kg) using handling equipment (hand truck, etc.).
• Operate heavy equipment as necessary (i.e., ultrasonic non-destructive testing machine, concrete cylinder press, etc.).
• Maintain safe mobility over construction obstacles by foot and ladder, traversing over rough broken ground and steep surfaces.
• Work outside in variable weather at field sites and in labs with various levels of safety protection required. 

While much of the work is local to the San Francisco Bay Area, Kleinfelder works on long term projects (between 3 to 6 months) across the country. Desired candidates would be willing to support remote projects as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree or equivalent to include courses in related work.
• 0 – 3 years in the field or in trade-related training in a design, construction inspection, construction materials engineering/testing, or other construction related field
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Use a company provided laptop or tablet computer and a working knowledge of MS Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• A good work ethic and high level of personal integrity.
• Attention to detail, quality, and safety.
• Authorization to work in the United States.

Please note that Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those.

• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician - Grade 1.
• NETTCP paving certificate.
• PCI certified.
• NACE level certification.

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.

Kleinfelder and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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 great people to the best work is our purpose – together, we deliver.

Kleinfelder, and its’ subsidiaries and affiliates, 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: