Field Supervisor - Special Inspections & Team Leadership

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Training

Social activities

Great Place to Work certified

Job summary

SOCOTEC seeks a Field Supervisor – Special Inspections in Phoenix to lead the special inspection team, coordinate with project managers, dispatch, and field staff to ensure safe, accurate inspections and compliance with approved documents.

The role blends hands-on inspections with mentoring and development of inspectors. ICC certifications and a valid driver's license are required; SOCOTEC offers mentorship, training, and a Great Place to Work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree preferred in construction management, engineering technology, architecture, or related field.
• 5+ years of special inspection or closely related construction inspection experience preferred.
• Current ICC or other certifications applicable to assigned inspection disciplines.
• Strong knowledge of approved construction documents, applicable codes and standards, special inspection procedures, and documentation requirements.
• Ability to coach and develop employees, prioritize work, and escalate when needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform special inspections within your current certifications and areas of demonstrated competence.
• Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to assigned special inspectors.
• Coordinate with Dispatch, Project Managers, and the Field Operations Manager to assign appropriately qualified inspectors based on project scope, certifications, jurisdictional requirements, schedule, and location.
• Review project requirements, approved plans, specifications, and reporting expectations with inspectors as needed.
• Confirm inspectors have the required certifications, documents, equipment, forms, site contacts, and PPE for their assignments.
• Review inspection reports, photographs, time entries, and supporting documentation for technical accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Conduct field check-ins and quality observations to evaluate performance, reinforce consistent practices, and provide technical guidance.
• Communicate with Project Managers regarding inspection status, nonconforming work, schedule changes, access issues, and matters requiring additional direction.
• Ensure inspectors appropriately document and communicate observed deviations while remaining within their assigned scope and authority.
• Support onboarding, training, certification planning, and development of special inspectors.
• Participate in quality-control and safety meetings and reinforce applicable procedures, code requirements, ethics, and company policies.
• Address routine employee and field issues and escalate safety, client, personnel, technical, or jurisdictional concerns when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure documentation is uploaded through required project systems.
• Promote a culture of safety, integrity, technical quality, professionalism, teamwork, and excellent client service.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Mentoring

Organization

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in construction management / engineering technology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SOCOTEC seeks a Field Supervisor – Special Inspections in Phoenix to lead the special inspection team, coordinate with project managers, dispatch, and field staff to ensure safe, accurate inspections and compliance with approved documents.

The role blends hands-on inspections with mentoring and development of inspectors. ICC certifications and a valid driver's license are required; SOCOTEC offers mentorship, training, and a Great Place to Work environment.