Construction Inspector - Water / Wastewater Job Locations US-CA-Chino Hills | US-CA-Riverside | US-CA-Santa Clarita | US-CA-Santa Ana | US-CA-Irvine | US-CA-Long Beach | US-CA-San Bernardino Job ID 2026-14262 Job Category Construction Management Employment Status Full-Time GFT is seeking Construction Inspectors to join our Construction Services team in the Southern California (San Bernardino ; Riverside ; Corona ; Chino Hill ; Lake Elsinore) area to inspect medium to large scale Water / Wastewater related projects throughout Southern CA. At GFT, we're not just engineering the future; we're meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Serves as a construction inspector on water / wasterwater projects under the general supervision of the resident engineer. Tracks and inspects daily activities of the contractor, measuring completed items of work and recording them for payment. Determines when the project materials and procedures are not in compliance with project plans or specifications. Submits daily diaries or inspection logs, detailing all daily activities, labor, and equipment. Inspects traffic control and other worksite items for safety and compliance to standards. Coordinates with the contractor and general public, as necessary, to facilitate construction operations. What you will bring to our firm: 5 years of experience inspecting water, wasterwater, treatment, pipeline, pump stations, and reservoirs. Compensation:The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $155,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits: - Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. - Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. - Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. - Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. - Tuition reimbursement for continued education. - Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations - Incentive compensation for eligible positions. At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000 of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT. GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. Location: San Bernardino ; Riverside ; Corona ; Chino Hill ; Lake Elsinore ; Los Angeles ; Anaheim ; Newport Beach ; Huntington Beach ; Long Beach ; Torrance ; Irvine ; Pomona ; Laguna Beach ; Temecula ; Palm Springs ; Moreno Valley ; Pasadena ; Rancho Cucamonga. Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Employment Status: Full-Time Applicants in the County of Los Angeles- Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.