Special Inspector

2 weeks ago


Tempe, AZ, United States ECS Limited Full time

Responsibilities

At ECS, we're growing our inspection team in Arizona and looking for experienced Specialty Inspectors with expertise in masonry and concrete. If you're ICC certified, detail-oriented, and ready to lead on high-impact construction projects, this role offers long-term career growth within an employee-owned company.

Responsibilities

As a Specialty Inspector with ECS you will:

  • Conduct destructive and non-destructive tests on construction materials including structural surveys, corrosion analysis, and material verification
  • Observe, inspect, test, and sample construction materials (focus on masonry and concrete) in line with project specifications
  • Document and report field findings accurately and clearly
  • Communicate daily with contractors, project managers, and technicians to ensure alignment on site conditions and any testing needs
  • Maintain field equipment and report missing or damaged items promptly
  • Support calculations, data reduction, and drafting tasks as needed
  • Attend project meetings and provide updates on inspection activities
  • Mentor junior technicians and support training efforts
Career Development

As your experience grows, ECS will:
  • Support you in enhancing your professional skills to advance and grow with us.
  • Encourage participation and advancement in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities.
Qualifications

Basic Qualifications
  • Minimum 2 years of field experience in construction inspection
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Prior work on heavy construction QA/QC projects
  • Must hold at least 2 special inspector certifications from recognized industry bodies (ICC, NICET, ACI, ASTM, NRC, etc.)
  • Current ICC certification as a Masonry Special Inspector
  • Proficiency with tablets/laptops for data entry and daily reporting
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and engineering plans
Preferred Qualifications
  • ICC Concrete Special Inspector
  • Additional certifications in structural steel, soils, and aggregates
  • Strong familiarity with Arizona-specific building codes and site conditions

About Us

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
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