Senior QA/QC Inspector – Underground Utilities

Coffman Excavation Inc.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid major holidays

Vacation & Sick PTO

Job summary

Coffman Excavation Inc. in Boise, Idaho is seeking a knowledgeable QA/QC Inspector to support the Quality Control Manager on underground utility projects. You will ensure water, sewer, and storm drainage work meets plans, specs, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, testing coordination, and documenting quality records. Schedule is Monday–Friday with some overtime; full benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in underground utility construction, civil inspection, or QA/QC.
• Experience with water, sewer, and storm drainage systems.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, utility profiles, and shop drawings.
• Knowledge of utility installation practices, excavation, trenching, bedding, backfill, and compaction requirements.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of underground utility construction, including water, sewer, storm drain, and related civil work.
• Verify excavation, trenching, pipe installation, bedding, backfill, grading, and surface restoration are completed according to project plans and specifications.
• Confirm utility locations, elevations, grades, and alignments are installed correctly.
• Inspect utility structures such as manholes, vaults, catch basins, cleanouts, valves, and related components.
• Inspect incoming materials and verify compliance with approved specifications and submittals.
• Coordinate and witness required testing, including compaction, pressure, leakage, deflection, and concrete testing.
• Identify and document quality issues, work with field teams to resolve deficiencies, and verify corrective actions are completed.
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, testing records, and quality documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, foremen, survey crews, testing agencies, municipal inspectors, and owner representatives.
• Assist with punch list items, final inspections, and project closeout documentation.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

QA/QC

Civil inspection

Underground utilities

Documentation

Communication

Job description

Coffman Excavation Inc. in Boise, Idaho is seeking a knowledgeable QA/QC Inspector to support the Quality Control Manager on underground utility projects. You will ensure water, sewer, and storm drainage work meets plans, specs, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include daily inspections, testing coordination, and documenting quality records. Schedule is Monday–Friday with some overtime; full benefits are provided.