Lead Field Supervisor, Special Inspections

SOCOTEC, Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Mentorship and training

Social activities

Great Place to Work certification

Job summary

SOCOTEC, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Field Supervisor – Special Inspections to provide day-to-day leadership to the inspection team while performing billable assignments. You will coordinate coverage, coach inspectors, and ensure work meets approved documents and applicable requirements.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong communication, organization, and knowledge of codes; you will review reports, ensure safety, and support onboarding and development of inspectors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate's or bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering technology, architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 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, resolve routine issues, 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 elevate 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

Field inspections

Communication

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering technology, architecture, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SOCOTEC, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Field Supervisor – Special Inspections to provide day-to-day leadership to the inspection team while performing billable assignments. You will coordinate coverage, coach inspectors, and ensure work meets approved documents and applicable requirements.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong communication, organization, and knowledge of codes; you will review reports, ensure safety, and support onboarding and development of inspectors.