Senior Construction Inspector

Carollo Engineers • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Carollo Engineers is a water-focused engineering firm working on water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities. The Senior Construction Inspector provides senior-level field inspection for construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines, and related infrastructure. The role monitors construction for compliance with contract documents and project requirements; identifies and communicates field issues; coordinates with contractors, engineers, clients, and project teams; documents construction activities and progress; and provides field leadership and mentoring to less-experienced inspectors. The position requires at least 10 years of progressively responsible construction inspection or related field experience, significant heavy civil infrastructure experience, and a high school diploma or equivalent. OSHA 10-hour construction safety training or equivalent is required. An associate or technical degree, project-specific water infrastructure experience, and experience in field leadership are preferred.

Pay within the compensation range is determined by factors including education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The employer offers paid time off and holidays, health insurance, pre-tax savings account options, disability and life insurance options, caregiver support, travel assistance, counseling services, discount programs, a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account, and other potential compensation and benefits. Eligibility varies based on employment status.

Requirements

• 10 or more years of progressively responsible construction inspection or construction-related field experience, with the ability to independently oversee complex construction activities.
• Significant experience with water/wastewater or comparable heavy civil infrastructure construction.
• Strong working knowledge of construction methods, materials, equipment, plans, specifications, and applicable construction standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, details, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and change documentation.
• Practical understanding of concrete construction, earthwork, excavation, soils, compaction, piping, and other relevant civil construction activities.
• Knowledge of applicable construction safety requirements, including OSHA requirements.
• Ability to identify construction quality, constructability, coordination, and execution concerns and communicate them clearly to project leadership.
• Ability to work independently in an active construction environment with limited supervision.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills, including preparing clear, accurate daily inspection reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with contractors, engineers, owners, client representatives, and project teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• OSHA 10-hour construction safety training or equivalent construction safety training.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree, technical degree, or additional construction-related education or training.
• Experience with water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, pump/lift stations, pipelines, or major municipal water infrastructure.
• Experience as a Senior Inspector, Lead Inspector, Resident Inspector, Construction Representative, or in a similar field leadership capacity.
• Experience mentoring or providing day-to-day direction to junior inspectors.
• Familiarity with project delivery approaches including design-bid-build, CMAR, design-build, or progressive design-build.
• Experience working on large, complex, or multi-discipline construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level field inspection for construction of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines, and related infrastructure.
• Monitor construction activities for conformance with contract documents, drawings, specifications, applicable codes, and project requirements.
• Review plans and specifications for constructability concerns, conflicts, errors, omissions, and potential field issues.
• Use field experience and judgment to identify emerging construction issues and raise concerns before they significantly affect quality, schedule, cost, safety, or execution.
• Coordinate and perform site inspections across active construction activities and maintain awareness of overall project progress.
• Work with contractors, project teams, engineers, and client representatives to resolve field questions and coordinate project work.
• Review and track RFIs, submittals, change-related documentation, field directives, and as-built conditions as applicable.
• Observe and document changed or unforeseen field conditions and communicate potential impacts to project team members.
• Coordinate construction-related shutdowns and system outages with project teams and client facilities as required.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, field documentation, photographs, progress records, and construction observations.
• Maintain accurate records of construction progress, quantities, changed conditions, and as-built information.
• Assist with verification of construction quantities and contractor progress for payment purposes.
• Participate in construction progress, coordination, and field meetings as needed.
• Build productive relationships with contractors, owners, engineers, and stakeholders while maintaining objective construction oversight.
• Provide field leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to less-experienced construction inspectors.
• Communicate significant field concerns, recurring issues, and matters requiring engineering or management attention to project leadership.

Benefits

• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care, and commuter expenses
• Disability insurance options
• Life insurance options for employees and their dependents
• Caregiver Support
• Travel Assistance
• Counseling services
• Discount programs
• Lifestyle Reimbursement Account
• 401(k) company contribution matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discretionary bonuses
• Career advancement bonuses
• Professional registration bonuses
• Employee referral bonuses
• Compensatory time for exempt employees
• Flexible work arrangements may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED