Quality Assurance Inspector - Facilities

Closes: May 11, 2025
Starting Range: $84,939 - $110,421 
Full Range: $84,939 - $135,903

Job Description
Directs and coordinates all Facilities contracted project work to ensure the delivery of a safe, quality project that is in compliance with local and state building codes. Coordinate the work of all 3^rd party contract testing agencies representing Avista Facilities projects.

• Makes field inspections of all Facilities construction project work being performed by contractors during all phases of project execution.
• Assists contractors in planning and coordinating their work, makes field inspections of jobs prior to construction to check the feasibility of construction, and ensures safe work practices including communication of Avista’s safety expectations at all Facilities projects.
• Performs job inspections at the completion of work to assure accuracy of specification requirements, requires work to be redone when not in conformance with specifications; Reports major infractions or technical problems to the Project Manager with recommendations for corrective action.
• Verifies or redesigns construction prints on the job and makes necessary changes in materials or methods to expedite the job at hand; Adjusts maps and plans at the completion of job, indicating all changes, additions, and deletions to original plans. Ensures final As-Builts are given to drafting for the record.
• Assists in creating Avista contract construction inspection standards and procedures to best balance Company protection with cost.
• Will track and document all phases of project execution to include photographing groundwork, and wall conduit before cover, verifying 3rd party and local jurisdictional inspections have been completed. Will keep a daily progress log of all work for the project files. Will regularly update the Facilities Project Manager of any potential issues during project execution.
• Recommends changes in specifications and approves minor field changes as necessary. Works with the PM to review potential project change orders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Commercial construction industry is required
• 3 to 5 years directly managing construction projects preferred.
• Construction inspection experience preferred.
• Applied knowledge of other trades including, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC, is preferred.
• Firm knowledge of construction practices and standards, with an understanding of state, national and federal construction codes and regulations is required.
• Experience with various computer applications to include work management software, financial systems software, and project management software. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with project estimating, and contract administration preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Duties are performed in both office and field environment. Travel to job sites throughout service territory with exposure to uneven terrain, traffic and weather for meetings, inspections and audits.  Occasional overnight travel may be needed.  May work system wide in both urban and rural locations.  Generally, works independently with latitude for reviewed action or decisions.

Other combinations of certifications/education/experience may be considered.

To Apply
We encourage you to apply as many of our positions have step progressions to account for an incoming employee’s various levels of 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".

Benefits
At Avista, we believe our employees are essential. Through them we deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve. The physical, mental, and financial health and well-being of our employees and their families are important to us. We are committed to offering a comprehensive total rewards program comprised of an externally competitive, internally equitable compensation structure and a benefits package that allows us to retain and attract a diverse, engaged, and skilled workforce. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, incentive plans, wellness resources, time-off programs and much more. In addition to our total rewards program, the Pacific Northwest offers abundant outdoor recreation, four distinct seasons, and all the amenities and activities an individual or family might be interested in. To learn more, please visit our benefits website at https://avistabenefits.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 and Affirmative Action
Avista is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds, and we are committed to Equal Opportunity Employment, Affirmative Action efforts, and Equity, Inclusion and Diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, protected veterans, and all others. 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.

Equity and diversity in our workplace is important to us. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to participate fully in our recruitment process. Avista will make reasonable accommodation to assist a qualified person with a disability in the job application, interview process, and to perform the essential functions of the job whenever possible, where undue hardship would not be created for Avista. Please contact us at humanresources@avistacorp.com if you would like assistance.

Salary : $84,939 - $110,421