Utilities Construction Inspector

Description

The role involves managing construction phase services, including contract administration and monitoring from pre‑construction through project closeout for municipal and private utility projects. Responsibilities also cover client coordination, responding to RFIs, processing change orders, reviewing shop drawings, maintaining construction schedules, and approving contractor payment applications.

The inspector will monitor single or multiple site activities to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications, prepare field reports and photographic documentation, and troubleshoot construction issues by providing alternative solutions and value‑engineering ideas in collaboration with engineering staff. Additional duties include reviewing bid documents and technical specifications, performing constructability reviews, assisting with engineer estimates, evaluating contractor bids, providing training and mentoring to junior staff, conducting client and contractor meetings, and supporting project permitting processes.

• Manage construction phase services, including contract administration and monitoring from pre‑construction through closeout.
• Coordinate with clients, respond to RFIs, process change orders, review shop drawings, maintain schedules, and approve contractor pay applications.
• Monitor single or multiple sites for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Prepare field reports, photographs, and site investigation documentation.
• Troubleshoot construction issues, offering alternative solutions and value‑engineering recommendations.
• Review bid documents, technical specifications, and perform constructability reviews.
• Assist in preparing engineer estimates and evaluating contractor bids.
• Provide construction observation training and mentor junior engineering staff.
• Conduct meetings with clients and contractors and support project permitting activities.

Requirements

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, experience as a construction superintendent, foreman, or inspection professional, and a strong understanding of municipal and FDOT specifications, plan reading, and construction safety practices. Candidates must communicate effectively, be proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel, and be willing to travel within Arizona.

• Require high school diploma or equivalent; experience as construction superintendent, foreman, or inspector.
• Strong knowledge of municipal and FDOT specifications, plan reading, and construction safety practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel; willing to travel within Arizona.

Benefits

Kimley-Horn prides itself on a people‑first culture that values client success, employee growth, and a commitment to quality. Our robust benefits package and supportive environment have earned us a spot on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” list for 17 consecutive years.

Training + Development

Interview process

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Security clearance