Contractor Inspector Lead - Temporary (Up to 24 months)

Avista Corporation•Spokane, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Contractor Inspector directs, controls, and coordinates contract work. This position oversees inspection work with a team of internal and external inspectors. As needed, the Lead Contractor Inspector facilitates crew onboarding, highlighting safety expectations and Avista practices/standards. As a standards subject matter expert, this position provides technical assistance to the Asset Maintenance team.

Requirements

Five plus (5+) years of inspection experience in construction and/or ten plus (10+) years with electric utility operations, construction practices and standards experience
Leadership experience as a foreman or general foreman preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of electric line construction maps and drawings, basic electricity, line safety, right of way and accounting procedures
Extensive working knowledge of state, national and federal codes and regulations
Demonstrated experience and understanding of job estimating, bidding, negotiation, contract administration and managing projects
Demonstrated effectiveness with customer engagement
Proficient computer skills including applications for work management and financial systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite
Valid driver’s license
Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with project managers and operations leadership at a strategic level to plan and execute construction and inspection work.
Addresses construction barriers and obstacles.
Initiates process and tool development to aid on construction planning, estimating and job tracking.
Provides work direction and communication to a team of inspectors responsible for ensuring quality contract construction work.
Creates quality assurance specifications.
Creates and delivers inspector training.
Advises on field changes.
Verifies inspectors’ performance.
Directs, coordinates and controls contract work.
Facilitates design and contracting process for field work.
Critical contributor during pre-bid and pre-construction meetings.
Drives project performance by preparing job cost estimates and scope of work documentation.
Actively involved in RFP and contracting process.
Leads negotiations as well as formal partnering agreements with contractor’s General Foreman & Superintendent on behalf of Avista.
Acts as a subject matter expert on Avista construction design standards and construction feasibility and specifications.
Recommends changes in specifications.
Provides critical feedback during design reviews to maximize project value and incorporate best practices.
Advises on construction methods, construction process, and makes changes as needed.
Operates using independent judgement to approve field changes.
Coordinates contractor support and onboarding of mutual aid inspectors during Emergency Operations Procedure (EOP) events on behalf of the company.
Provides back-up support to other Lead Contractor Inspectors across departments as needed.
Reviews invoices for labor and materials for accuracy, and processes accordingly.