Senior Coatings Inspector: System Specs & Failure Analysis

Construction Material Testing; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector III who will lead protective coatings programs across projects. This senior role writes specs, plans, and quality requirements, investigates failures, audits applicators, and mentors Level 1/2 inspectors while advising owners and engineers on coating choices and lifecycle needs.

Qualified candidates hold AMPP CIP Level 3, with 8+ years in coatings inspection; PCS is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of coatings inspection experience including supervision.
• Experience investigating coating failures and evaluating systems.
• Proficient in writing coating specifications and findings that withstand owner review.

Responsibilities

• Review and write coating specifications, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements.
• Investigate coating failures: field evaluation, sampling, lab coordination, and written findings.
• Audit applicators and coating suppliers; qualify inspection subcontractors.
• Supervise Level 1 and 2 inspectors; calibrate acceptance standards.
• Advise owners and engineers on coating system selection, service life, and maintenance planning.

Skills

Coatings inspection

Team supervision

Failure investigation

Field evaluation

Specification writing

Education

AMPP CIP Level 3 certification

AMPP Protective Coatings Specialist (PCS) preferred

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Coatings Inspector III who will lead protective coatings programs across projects. This senior role writes specs, plans, and quality requirements, investigates failures, audits applicators, and mentors Level 1/2 inspectors while advising owners and engineers on coating choices and lifecycle needs.

Qualified candidates hold AMPP CIP Level 3, with 8+ years in coatings inspection; PCS is a plus.