Cordoba Corporation is a leading engineering and design firm based in California. We are seeking a DSA Inspector / QA-QC / Safety Lead to join our Education & Facilities Sector. The ideal candidate will serve as the District’s lead DSA inspection and quality assurance representative for all bond-funded construction projects. This consultant-level position functions as a permanent, program-wide resource overseeing all project-specific DSA Inspectors of Record (IORs). Responsibilities include coordinating inspection assignments, reviewing IOR reports and hours, verifying completion of required DSA closeout documentation, and ensuring consistency in inspection standards across all projects. In addition to program oversight, this role may perform direct inspections on smaller projects as needed. The position also leads QA/QC and safety management efforts, ensuring contractor compliance with plans, specifications, and DSA requirements, while maintaining close coordination with Program Managers and site project teams

• Serve as the District’s lead representative for DSA inspection and quality assurance across all bond-funded construction projects
• Function as a consultant-level, program-wide resource overseeing all project-specific DSA Inspectors of Record (IORs)
• Coordinate inspection assignments and review IOR reports and time tracking
• Verify completion of required DSA closeout documentation for each project
• Ensure consistency in inspections on a smaller projects as needed
• Lead QA/QC and safety management initiatives to ensure contractor compliance with:
  • Approved plans and specification
  • DSA requirements
• Maintain close coordinationwith Program Managers and site project teams to support quality and safety objectives

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Extensive DSA field inspection experience may substitute for formal education
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in:
  • Construction inspection
  • QUality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)

Preferred Certifications/Skills

• DSA Class 1 or Class 2 Inspector Certification (required)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP – optional)

   

Salary Range: $140,000 to $165,000 per year

Location: Altadena, CA

Work Environment: Onsite

Cordoba Corporation is a nationally recognized civil engineering, construction management, program management, and planning firm. Our expertise spans diverse sectors, including education and facilities, transportation, water, and energy. Collaborating closely with our clients, we have successfully delivered complex and high-impact infrastructure projects across California.

National Recognition - Cordoba’s efforts have garnered national acclaim. Engineering News-Record (ENR) has consistently ranked us as a “top 100 construction management firm” and a “top 50 program management firm.” Additionally, ENR recognized Cordoba as a “top 100 design firm” in California in 2018. Our business model emphasizes efficiency, fostering a dynamic work environment. We approach projects with multifaceted strategies, ensuring successful outcomes.

Statewide Presence - With headquarters in Los Angeles, Cordoba maintains a strong statewide presence. Our offices extend to San Francisco, Sacramento, San Ramon, Chatsworth, Santa Ana, Ontario, and San Diego.

Enhancing Employee Well-Being

Benefits and Perks: We offer multiple medical and dental insurance plans, as well as vision insurance. Plans are subsidized for both employees and dependents with coverage effective the first month after hire.  Additionally, Cordoba provides employees with paid AD&D and life insurance, a 401k with an industry-leading employer match, generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 9 paid holidays, and other forms of paid time off.  We also offer flexible spending accounts (FSA’s) including medical care reimbursement, dependent care reimbursement, and commuter benefit plans. Employees are also eligible for our employee assistance program and well-being benefits that include stress management, nutrition, and financial well-being.

Cordoba Corporation provides equal employment opportunities, promoting diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

Harassment-Free Workplace: We strictly prohibit workplace harassment based on any factor, including race, gender, sexual orientation, or disability. Cordoba is committed to fostering a healthy and happy lifestyle for our employees, both within and beyond the workplace.

For inquiries or accommodations, please contact our HR Department at: (213) 895-0224.

Join Cordoba Corporation and be part of shaping California’s future!

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