Construction Inspector

Highlights of the job

We are hiring a full-time Construction Inspector position working out of our San Tan District.

As a Construction Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of capital and developer-funded engineering projects. Reporting to EPCOR’s project managers, you will be the primary on-site contact for construction contractors, ensuring compliance with contract documents and industry safety standards. Your strategic oversight will contribute significantly to the success of our construction initiatives.

What you’d be responsible for:

• Conduct on-site inspections of water and wastewater construction projects, including pipelines, plants, and other facilities, ensuring conformance to approved plans and specifications.
• Enforce compliance with permits and approvals, coordinating with permitting agencies for necessary inspections and certifications.
• Act as the liaison between construction contractors, EPCOR's Utility Operations, and project managers, providing direction and resolving engineering questions as needed.
• Prepare project documentation in accordance with company standards and review construction contractor progress payments and record drawings.
• Conduct pre-construction meetings for developer-funded projects and monitor contractor performance in alignment with EPCOR and OSHA safety practices.
• Evaluate contract change order requests and material submittals, providing recommendations to project managers.
• Maintain comprehensive logs and records reflecting construction progress and procedures.
• Perform inspections including leak and deflection testing of sewer mains, pressure testing of water mains, and witnessing disinfection processes.
• Schedule necessary inspections and testing with contractors and developers, ensuring adherence to project timelines and safety protocols.

What’s required to be successful:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years as an inspector or at a foreman level on major construction projects.
• Strong coordinating and organizing skills; ability to read engineering plans and specifications; effective verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and persuasion; keen attention to detail.
• Familiarity with engineering specifications, surveying principles, construction methods, MAG Standards, Pinal County Subdivision and Infrastructure Design Manual, and safety regulations.
• Certifications & Licenses: Valid Class D Arizona driver’s license with a good driving record.
• 80% fieldwork; 20% office work with minimal travel required for short-duration trips to other EPCOR service areas.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and walk for several hours a day.

Other important facts about this job

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States. (A copy of a valid work permit may be required.)
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (which may include criminal, identity, educational, and/or credit) and professional reference checks is required. Some EPCOR positions require an enhanced level of background assessment, which is dictated by law. These positions require advanced criminal record checks that must also be conducted from time to time after commencement of employment.
• A technical/practical assessment may be administered during the selection process and this exercise will be used as a part of the selection criterion.
• To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required.