Senior Construction Inspector

Carollo Engineers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Travel assistance

Counseling services

Lifestyle reimbursement

Job summary

Carollo Engineers is a leading water-focused engineering firm seeking a Senior Construction Inspector to oversee field activities for water and wastewater projects. You will inspect facilities, pump stations, pipelines, and related infrastructure, ensuring conformance with contract documents and safety standards.

Role requires 10+ years in construction inspection, strong reading of plans, and ability to mentor junior inspectors while coordinating with contractors and clients.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible construction inspection experience.
• Significant experience with water/wastewater infrastructure construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, equipment, plans, specs, and standards.
• Ability to read/interpret drawings, specs, RFIs, submittals, and change docs.
• Practical understanding of concrete construction, earthwork, soils, piping, and related activities.
• Knowledge of OSHA construction safety requirements.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision; strong writing/documentation.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with contractors, engineers, owners and clients.
• OSHA 10-hour construction safety training or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level field inspection for construction of water and wastewater facilities and related infrastructure.
• Monitor construction activities for conformance with contract documents and project requirements.
• Review plans and specs for constructability issues and conflicts.
• Identify field issues and elevate concerns before impact on quality, schedule, cost, safety, or execution.
• Coordinate and perform site inspections across active construction activities and track progress.
• Work with contractors, Carollo project teams, engineers, and client representatives to resolve field questions.
• Review and track RFIs, submittals, change directives, and as-built conditions.
• Document changed or unforeseen field conditions and communicate impacts to the project team.
• Coordinate shutdowns and outages with project teams and client facilities as needed.
• Prepare daily inspection reports, field docs, photos, and progress records.
• Maintain accurate documentation of progress, quantities, and as-built information.
• Assist with verification of quantities and contractor progress for payments.
• Participate in construction progress meetings and field coordination sessions.
• Foster productive relationships with contractors, owners, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Provide field leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior inspectors.
• Communicate significant field concerns and ongoing issues to project leadership.

Skills

Construction inspection

Read drawings

Project coordination

Documentation

Field leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or technical degree

Job description

Overview

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges.

Overview

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges. We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities. Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.

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.
• Apply extensive field experience and practical judgment to identify emerging construction issues and elevate concerns before they significantly affect quality, schedule, cost, safety, or project execution.
• Coordinate and perform site inspections across active construction activities and maintain a strong understanding of overall project progress.
• Work closely with contractors, Carollo project teams, engineers, and client representatives to resolve field questions and maintain effective project coordination.
• Review and track RFIs, submittals, change-related documentation, field directives, and as-built conditions as applicable to construction activities.
• Observe and document changed or unforeseen field conditions and communicate potential impacts to the appropriate project team members.
• Coordinate construction-related shutdowns and system outages with project teams and client facilities, as required.
• Prepare thorough daily inspection reports, field documentation, photographs, progress records, and construction observations.
• Maintain accurate documentation 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 working relationships with contractors, owners, engineers, and other project stakeholders while maintaining objective and consistent construction oversight.
• Provide field leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to less-experienced construction inspectors.
• Support project leadership by clearly communicating significant field concerns, recurring issues, and items requiring additional engineering or management attention.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible construction inspection or construction-related field experience, with demonstrated 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.
• Demonstrated 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 clearly communicate them to project leadership.
• Ability to work independently in an active construction environment with limited supervision. Strong written communication and documentation skills, including preparation of clear, accurate daily inspection reports.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation Range

An employee’s pay within the range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Other Compensation And Benefits

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the support employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services, discount programs, and a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.