U.S. Water Services is a well-established and diverse water and wastewater utility organization specializing in utility maintenance, operations, engineering and construction services. U.S. Water is a fast paced and rapidly expanding company headquartered in New Port Richey, Florida with a staff of over 950 employees in twenty states.

Inspection Manager Job Purpose: The Inspection Manager will organize and manage the installed tank and wastewater treatment plant portfolio, proactively schedule inspections, coordinate warranty claims through resolution, and maintain complete, accessible inspection records. This person will lead the transfer of historical job files into our project management system and implement automation to improve scheduling, reporting, and customer follow-up.

Inspection Manager Job Duties:

• Maintain a complete register of tanks and wastewater treatment plants, including customer contacts, locations, specifications, equipment, installation dates, warranty information, and inspection history.
• Develop and manage a proactive inspection schedule based on tank and plant condition, service, inspection history, and applicable requirements.
• Contact customers to schedule inspections and coordinate access, site preparation, personnel, equipment, and travel.
• Oversee tank and wastewater treatment plant inspections; ensure reports document structural condition, equipment condition, operational observations, photographs, repair recommendations, and follow-up actions.
• Track warranty claims from initial notification through manufacturer coordination, corrective work, documentation, and customer confirmation of resolution.
• Ensure all historical and new jobs are uploaded from the company server into the project management system, with complete and correctly linked records.
• Centralize inspection data across company systems; standardize tank, plant, and equipment identifiers, file naming, report templates, and document version control.
• Lead implementation of automated inspection reminders, customer follow-ups, report workflows, warranty tracking, and management dashboards.
• Work with internal teams and technology providers to configure workflows, validate migrated data, train users, and improve adoption.
• Coordinate with sales, construction, and wastewater teams to price tank repairs, resealing, plant rehabilitation, equipment replacements, and preventative maintenance services.
• Track recommendations and corrective actions through completion, prioritizing urgent tank and plant condition, operational, and safety concerns.
• Coordinate with wastewater specialists and plant operators to review operating records, identify maintenance and training needs, and track recommended corrective actions.
• Monitor inspections due and completed, overdue actions, open warranty claims, and data completeness; report progress and escalate issues to management.
• Manage inspection resources, budgets, and vendor relationships while maintaining responsive customer communication.

Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience in tank inspection, maintenance, construction project management, asset management, or a related field.
• Experience with bolted steel tanks, coatings, corrosion, wastewater treatment processes, pumps, blowers, and related equipment preferred.
• Strong scheduling, customer service, documentation, and follow-through skills; ability to manage a large portfolio and multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management systems; experience migrating records and maintaining reliable databases.
• Demonstrated ability to implement workflow automation, digital inspection tools, or process improvements.
• Ability to interpret drawings, inspection reports, and warranty requirements; working knowledge of OSHA and safe inspection practices.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and passport and be available for domestic and international travel.
• NACE Certification is preferred.

Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Discretionary performance bonuses
• Fully paid healthcare for employee
• Year end profit sharing and 401K Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Company benefits subject to applicable plan terms

Only applicants looking for a long-term commitment need apply.

Compensation and Benefits: Pay is commensurate with experience and market-reflective. US Water/USW Utility Group offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, paid time off, holiday pay and 401(k) with company match.

US Water/USW Utility Group offers competitive wages and benefits and is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.