Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.
We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.
Arcadis is seeking a mid-level Construction Inspector to join our Resilience Water Construction Management Team in Phoenix, Arizona. This position primarily involves field work and will support our water resource projects in the Phoenix metro area.
We are looking for an inspector with experience in various trades, such as civil/site, concrete, structural, mechanical, treatment process equipment, water meter installations, pipeline rehabilitation/ installation, HVAC, electrical and/or instrumentation. Both full-time and part-time as needed employment opportunities will be considered.
This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual to join our local team. The Construction Inspector will utilize their expertise and technical knowledge of construction inspection, construction field management, QA/QC and report documentation, on various construction and/or reconstruction projects for municipal water and wastewater treatment, pump stations, pipelines and other heavy civil construction projects. The Inspector will report to a Construction Manager and will be primarily based in the field and will provide regular updates on construction activities.
Role accountabilities:
The candidate in this role will be responsible for observing and inspecting construction work completed by contractors, conducting punch list inspections, using field tools provided to document inspections, reviewing technical documents such as drawings and specifications, and preparing detailed daily activity and progress reports. Additionally, the role involves participating in project schedule reviews and contractor invoice evaluations.
One of the key responsibilities is to uphold quality assurance requirements and methodologies while monitoring code compliance matters. The position entails inspecting and identifying deviations from general compliance with Contract Documents, effectively communicating required corrections to the contractor in a clear and professional manner.
Furthermore, the candidate will be tasked with reviewing submittals and other construction documents to propose technical solutions. Regular attendance and active participation in construction meetings, safety updates, and project site coordination meetings are expected.
The role also includes monitoring and documenting contractor resource utilization for field changes, time and material work, and assisting in negotiating basic field construction changes. Verification of equipment and materials installation for payment purposes, maintenance of payment quantity documentation, and performing necessary mathematical calculations during inspection activities are integral aspects of the position. During daily inspections, the inspector must ensure compliance with Arcadis' project safety guidelines.
Key Skills and Attributes:
The candidate will bring hands-on experience with construction inspection activities, with preferred background in water distribution, metering, wastewater systems, pump stations, and water/wastewater pipeline construction or rehabilitation. You will demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to organize and interpret large volumes of data. You need to be skilled in identifying and analyzing challenges while developing innovative, math‑driven solutions. Ability to excel at managing multiple priorities with effective time‑management practices will be key. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook will also be needed.
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Why Arcadis?
We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.
You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.
Together, we can create a lasting legacy.
Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Arcadis offers benefits for full time and part time positions. These benefits include medical, dental, and vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional benefits including wellbeing benefits, adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year. The salary range for this position is $88,800 - $133,200. Actual salaries will vary and are based on several factors, such as experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location.
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Arcadis is a leading global partner, delivering transformative projects with businesses, cities and industries. With 36,000 people active in more than 30 countries, we bring together the best minds from around the world to deliver intelligent products and solutions that address the challenges of climate, energy security and diversification, and livable cities.
We take design, engineering, architecture and consultancy to the next level, advising clients at every step of every project. From strategy and planning through to implementation and delivery, we combine our human and digital intelligence to co-create environments that reflect our clients’ business and stakeholder needs.
From creating a citywide sustainable legacy during and after the Paris Olympics to revolutionizing urban transit worldwide with metro systems from Sydney to Toronto, or securing clean drinking water for communities across more than 30 U.S. states, our world-changing solutions leave a positive and lasting impact.
Our work has helped more than a third of the world's communities become more resilient, and hundreds of clients to advance their decarbonization and net-zero goals. Together, we are committed to solving today's greatest problems; creating a blueprint for a better future, designed to thrive.
Arcadis. Improving quality of life.
