Civil Construction Inspector
Many of the world’s top engineers and scientists come together in our Water business because they view a community’s interaction with water a bit differently—as a single holistic system, rather than unconnected networks divided by jurisdictional boundaries. Working throughout the hydrologic cycle, we are delivering sustainable solutions to make sure water is where it should be and available when needed. Our experts guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Every day, we help communities improve, reuse, and protect this precious resource for future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U.
Your Opportunity
The successful candidate will work on challenging and diverse tasks in a construction inspection role that will require application of technical skills, project delivery, and leadership for construction projects. These projects consist of water pipelines, sitework for municipal water and sewer facilities, sewer lines, roadway systems, and other infrastructure systems including treatment plants, pump stations, and related infrastructure.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for representing Stantec’s and the Owner’s interests on a construction site.
- Responsible for monitoring the progress of the project’s construction activities and may provide input into whether cost, schedule and quality standards are met.
- Works closely with Architects and Engineers in coordinating the planning and implementation of the project.
- Inspects and reviews projects during construction to monitor conformance with plans, specifications, and other codes and regulations.
- Documents construction activities as required (field book and/or electronically).
- Communicates with and makes recommendations to Project Manager, design professionals, client, owner, developer, or contractor, but does not direct the means or methods of construction.
- Provides the Project Manager with updates on project progress or delays to client, design professionals, and/or contractor.
- Reviews and evaluates plans and specifications to review that designs are practical for construction.
- May provide input to Contract Administrator or Engineer regarding change orders and field orders.
- Trains and/or mentors less experienced staff in company procedures, standards and software.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
Your Capabilities and Credentials
- Technical specialist in all relevant areas of civil/municipal construction and understanding of various design and construction methods.
- Requires advanced knowledge of local, provincial and federal building codes, construction principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
- Ability to effectively discuss project issues with contractor, project team and clients, including ability to resolve conflict situations.
- Excellent organizational skills, documental skills, and understanding of task assignment and schedule.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advanced knowledge of critical path method scheduling.
Education and Experience
- Technical degree/diploma/certificate or university engineering degree in related field; or equivalent combination of education and construction experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience.
Position will work in both a field and office setting. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. Must be available to travel for out-of-town projects when needed.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day.
- Stantec was ranked the 5th most sustainable company in the world and the 1st in North America by Corporate Knights for our 2020 performance.
- In February 2021, Stantec announced a pledge to be carbon neutral for 2022 and achieve operational net-zero by 2030.
- Stantec is the only engineering design firm that has been rated a Climate Leader with an A- score by CDP for the last three years.
- Stantec has been named by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women. Additionally, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society selected Stantec as one of the Top 50 workplaces for Indigenous STEM professionals.#INDWATER
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