Landscape Architecture Construction Inspector_Responsible Person

Landscape Architecture Construction Inspector_Responsible Person
Must live in or relocate to Los Angeles / Ventura County, CA area

PMCS Group, Inc. is a project and construction management consulting firm headquartered in Long Beach, California, providing services to public agencies throughout Southern California. We are staffing an on-call Caltrans District 7 contract for roadway construction services covering Los Angeles and Ventura Counties.
The Role
We are seeking a California-licensed Landscape Architect to serve as the Responsible Person for landscape architecture construction inspection on Caltrans District 7 projects. This position holds responsible charge of the inspection function, exercising independent control and direction — through initiative, skill, and independent judgment — over the investigation, inspection, or design of professional engineering work. You will lead inspection of highway planting, irrigation systems, inert paving, and roadside improvements, and serve as the primary technical point of contact to the Caltrans Resident Engineer.
What You'll Do

• Hold responsible charge of the landscape inspection function and exercise independent judgment over inspection of professional engineering work.
• Inspect highway planting, irrigation systems, inert paving, and roadside improvements for conformance with the contract plans, Caltrans Standard Specifications (Sections 20 "Landscape " and 21 "Erosion Control "), special provisions, and the Construction Manual.
• Keep the Resident Engineer informed of contractor and subcontractor quality of work and contract compliance, and coordinate with the District Landscape Architect and Maintenance landscape specialist on the acceptability of materials and workmanship.
• Review plans and specifications before construction to determine planting requirements and identify vegetation to be preserved; document materials on Form CEM-3101; and inspect plants at the supplier's nursery prior to shipping.
• Inspect irrigation system installation, pressure testing, backfilling, component installation, backflow preventers, and electrical conduit and conductor connections.
• Observe pesticide mixing and application for compliance, verify applicator licensing and protective equipment on site, and issue Form LA-0017.
• Administer plant establishment work under Section 20-4 — notify the contractor of the establishment period on Form CEM-2701, evaluate progress, and verify watering, fertilization, basin formation, and plant replacement.
• Enforce water pollution control and SWPPP requirements and recommend measures to reduce stormwater pollution.
• Review field quantity calculations supporting measurement and payment, maintain complete and accurate records of work and quantities, and submit daily reports to the Resident Engineer within one workday.
• Recommend contract change orders, manage the RFI process, and document and support resolution of claims and disputes.
• Use tablet-based tools and CAD/GIS asset data to verify as-designed against as-built conditions and assist in preparing final as-built plans and reports.
• Perform arborist and/or tree risk assessment and recommend removal when required.

What You'll Need
Required

• Active license as a Landscape Architect issued by the California Landscape Architects Technical Committee (LATC), in good standing throughout the contract period.
• Minimum five (5) years performing lead duties on comparable roadway construction services contracts, including at least two (2) years as a lead worker. Experience must be serial and non-overlapping — concurrent projects cannot be double-counted.
• Working knowledge of Caltrans Standard Plans, Standard Specifications, Construction Manual, and the California MUTCD.
• Experience monitoring labor compliance, applying subcontracting laws and policies, and administering DBE, DVBE, and Small Business requirements including Commercially Useful Function determinations.
• Experience with the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program and the General Permit.
• Experience analyzing construction claims and reviewing cost, and supporting Resident Engineers through DRB and DRA meetings and position papers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CPM scheduling software (Primavera P3/P6, SureTrak, Microsoft Project, Scheduler Analyzer Pro).

To apply, submit a resume detailing relevant project experience, dates, and role to [insert application email or link]. PMCS Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.