Highway Construction Inspector

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  CA - Calgary, AB - 48 Quarry Park Bl
• Compensation: CAD 82,000 - CAD 140,000 - yearly

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm that partners with clients to solve complex challenges and build lasting legacies.

AECOM is currently seeking an experienced intermediate to senior Construction Inspector to support our Transportation business line in the Calgary office. This high‑travel role focuses on large, unique, and complex transportation projects across Central and Southern Alberta and neighboring provinces.

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor the quality of work performed by contractors on rural and urban transportation projects.
• Inspect materials on site and verify compliance with specifications.
• Monitor contractor activities related to safety, environmental, and traffic management.
• Serve as a central liaison among AECOM, clients, and contractors, coordinating with the project manager.
• Review RFIs, contractor submittals, NCRs, and change orders; conduct bi‑weekly construction meetings.
• Prepare and submit weekly client reports.
• Track and document monthly pay quantities to support contractor progress payments.
• Prepare final detailed summaries, including quantity summaries and reporting.
• Coordinate surveying, materials testing, and scale/checker activities.
• Monitor deadlines, oversee testing, and work with the contractor.
• Communicate major issues that affect cost or scope to the Project Engineer.
• Review procedures with project designers and contractors to ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
• Perform inspection duties to ensure conformance to quality, performance, and code requirements.
• Conduct daily field inspections, maintain records, and review reports from team members.
• Participate in punch list inspections and warranty repairs.
• Support out‑of‑town projects as required.

• Technical Diploma + 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Valid driver’s licence and personal vehicle; ability to travel independently to project sites not served by public transit.
• Availability to travel and work outside Calgary for extended periods.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Construction, or a related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of roadway construction inspection and supervision experience.
• P.Eng., CET, or other applicable certifications considered an asset.
• Field experience with Alberta Transportation, Economic Corridors, and/or City of Calgary preferred.
• Strong organizational and record‑keeping skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position.

A comprehensive benefits package is available to eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, and retirement savings plan.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process. All newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All applicant information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines. Artificial intelligence will be used to support applicant screening, assessment, and selection for this role; final hiring decisions are made by the hiring team.