Construction Inspector

Arcadis•Phoenix, AZ

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: Arcadis is seeking a mid-level Construction Inspector to join our Resilience Water Construction Management Team in Phoenix, Arizona. This position primarily involves field work and will support our water resource projects in the Phoenix metro area. We are looking for an inspector with experience in various trades, such as civil/site, concrete, structural, mechanical, treatment process equipment, water meter installations, pipeline rehabilitation/ installation, HVAC, electrical and/or instrumentation. Both full-time and part-time as needed employment opportunities will be considered. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our local team. The Construction Inspector will utilize their expertise and technical knowledge of construction inspection, construction field management, QA/QC and report documentation, on various construction and/or reconstruction projects for municipal water and wastewater treatment, pump stations, pipelines and other heavy civil construction projects. The Inspector will report to a Construction Manager and will be primarily based in the field and will provide regular updates on construction activities. Role accountabilities: The candidate in this role will be responsible for observing and inspecting construction work completed by contractors, conducting punch list inspections, using field tools provided to document inspections, reviewing technical documents such as drawings and specifications, and preparing detailed daily activity and progress reports. Additionally, the role involves participating in project schedule reviews and contractor invoice evaluations. One of the key responsibilities is to uphold quality assurance requirements and methodologies while monitoring code compliance matters. The position entails inspecting and identifying deviations from general compliance with Contract Documents, effectively communicating required corrections to the contractor in a clear and professional manner. Furthermore, the candidate will be tasked with reviewing submittals and other construction documents to propose technical solutions. Regular attendance and active participation in construction meetings, safety updates, and project site coordination meetings are expected. The role also includes monitoring and documenting contractor resource utilization for field changes, time and material work, and assisting in negotiating basic field construction changes. Verification of equipment and materials installation for payment purposes, maintenance of payment quantity documentation, and performing necessary mathematical calculations during inspection activities are integral aspects of the position. During daily inspections, the inspector must ensure compliance with Arcadis' project safety guidelines. Key Skills and Attributes: The candidate will bring hands-on experience with construction inspection activities, with preferred background in water distribution, metering, wastewater systems, pump stations, and water/wastewater pipeline construction or rehabilitation. You will demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to organize and interpret large volumes of data. You need to be skilled in identifying and analyzing challenges while developing innovative, math‑driven solutions. Ability to excel at managing multiple priorities with effective time‑management practices will be key. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook will also be needed.

Requirements

5 – 8 years of construction inspection experience on water/wastewater related facilities such as treatment plants, pump stations, water meters, and pipelines.
Experience in either one or multiple trades: civil/site, concrete, structural, mechanical, process equipment, HVAC, electrical and/or instrumentation.
Hands-on experience with construction inspection activities, with preferred background in water distribution, metering, wastewater systems, pump stations, and water/wastewater pipeline construction or rehabilitation.
Strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to organize and interpret large volumes of data.
Skilled in identifying and analyzing challenges while developing innovative, math‑driven solutions.
Ability to excel at managing multiple priorities with effective time‑management practices will be key.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook

Nice To Haves

NICET certification is a big plus.
OSHA 10 Safety and Confined Space Entry Training.
Continuing Education Diploma or Certification in Construction related area, Associates Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction, a related field of study or area preferred.

Responsibilities

Observing and inspecting construction work completed by contractors
Conducting punch list inspections
Using field tools provided to document inspections
Reviewing technical documents such as drawings and specifications
Preparing detailed daily activity and progress reports
Participating in project schedule reviews and contractor invoice evaluations
Upholding quality assurance requirements and methodologies while monitoring code compliance matters
Inspecting and identifying deviations from general compliance with Contract Documents, effectively communicating required corrections to the contractor in a clear and professional manner
Reviewing submittals and other construction documents to propose technical solutions
Regular attendance and active participation in construction meetings, safety updates, and project site coordination meetings
Monitoring and documenting contractor resource utilization for field changes, time and material work, and assisting in negotiating basic field construction changes
Verification of equipment and materials installation for payment purposes
Maintenance of payment quantity documentation
Performing necessary mathematical calculations during inspection activities
Ensuring compliance with Arcadis' project safety guidelines