Contractor Inspector Lead - Temporary (Up to 24 months)

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with project managers and operations leadership to plan and execute construction and inspection work.
• Addresses construction barriers and obstacles.
• Initiates process and tool development to aid on construction planning, estimating, and job tracking.
• Provides work direction and communication to a team of inspectors responsible for ensuring quality contract construction work.
• Creates quality assurance specifications.
• Creates and delivers inspector training.
• Advises on field changes.
• Verifies inspectors’ performance.
• Directs, coordinates, and controls contract work.
• Facilitates design and contracting process for field work.
• Drives project performance by preparing job cost estimates and scope of work documentation.
• Actively involved in RFP and contracting process.
• Leads negotiations as well as formal partnering agreements with contractor’s General Foreman & Superintendent on behalf of Avista.
• Acts as a subject matter expert on Avista construction design standards and construction feasibility and specifications.
• Recommends changes in specifications.
• Provides critical feedback during design reviews to maximize project value and incorporate best practices.
• Makes changes as needed regarding construction methods and processes.
• Operates using independent judgement to approve field changes.
• Coordinates contractor support and onboarding of mutual aid inspectors during Emergency Operations Procedure (EOP) events on behalf of the company.
• Reviews invoices for labor and materials for accuracy, and processes accordingly.

Requirements

• Five plus (5+) years of inspection experience in construction and/or ten plus (10+) years with electric utility operations, construction practices, and standards experience.
• Leadership experience as a foreman or general foreman preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electric line construction maps and drawings, basic electricity, line safety, right of way, and accounting procedures.
• Extensive working knowledge of state, national, and federal codes and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of job estimating, bidding, negotiation, contract administration, and managing projects.
• Demonstrated effectiveness with customer engagement.
• Proficient computer skills including applications for work management and financial systems, as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver’s license.

Other

Combinations Of Education And Experience May Be Considered.

Hiring Range: $100,378 to $131,496.

Total Rewards

This position is temporary status. Throughout the duration of the role, an employee's employment and benefit status will be that of a temporary employee. This role may be filled on a regular basis without further competition at the conclusion of the assignment by the employee selected for the temporary status role.

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have multiple levels to account for an incoming employee’s various knowledge, skills, and experience. Complete an online application and attach your resume and cover letter to your profile. All documents must be attached to your application at the time of submitting your application for review. No documents can be attached after you click "Submit".

Questions

Questions regarding compliance with this requirement can be directed to humanresources@avistacorp.com.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug test, background check, and motor vehicle records review.

Avista’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, sensory, mental or physical disability (unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification), Veteran status or any other classification protected by nondiscrimination laws.