×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

Highway Construction Inspector

Job in Calgary, Alberta, T3S, Canada
Listing for: AECOM
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-18
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be h accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking an experienced intermediate to senior Construction Inspector to support our Transportation business line in the Calgary office. This position offers the opportunity to work on large, unique, and complex transportation projects across Central and Southern Alberta, as well as neighboring provinces and territories.

This is a high-travel role with a strong likelihood of working outside the Calgary area. Depending on the project location, candidates may either commute daily or be required to stay in hotel accommodations for extended periods.

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

  • Monitor the quality of work done by contractors constructing rural and urban transportation projects ranging from rehabilitation to large capital assignments

  • Inspect the quality of materials used on-site and determine compliance with specifications

  • Monitor contractor activities including safety, environmental, and traffic management

  • Act as a central liaison between AECOM, clients, and contractors while coordinating with the AECOM project manager

  • Contract administration – Review RFIs, contractor submittals, NCRs, Change Orders, and conduct bi-weekly construction meetings

  • Prepare and submit weekly client reports

  • Track and document monthly pay quantities to support contractor progress payments

  • Prepare final detail summaries, including quantity summaries and reporting

  • Coordinate surveying, materials testing, and scale/checker activities

  • Monitor deadlines, oversee and coordinate project testing, and work with the Contractor

  • Communicate major issues that affect cost/scope to the Project Engineer

  • Review procedures with project designers and contractors to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications

  • Monitor conformance to quality, performance, specifications, and/or code requirements by performing inspection duties

  • Conduct daily field inspections, maintain inspection records, and review inspection reports from other team members

  • Participate in punch list inspections and warranty repairs

  • Support of out-of-town projects may be required

  • Qualifications

    Minimum Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (Civil, Construction, etc.) + 4 years of experience in highway or road construction projects or Technical Diploma + 6 years of relevant experience

  • Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel independently to project sites not accessible by public transit. Access to a personal vehicle is required

  • Preferred Qualifications:

  • 7+ years of roadway construction inspection and supervision experience

  • P.Eng., CET, or other applicable certifications considered an asset

  • Field experience in transportation construction for Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors and/or City of Calgary preferred

  • Strong organizational and record-keeping skills to track issues, correspondence, and quantities; proficiency with Microsoft Office

  • Excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Additional Information

    Sponsorship for Canadian employment authorization is not available for this position

    Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is…

    Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
    To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
     
     
     
    Search for further Jobs Here:
    (Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
    Location
    Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)

    Job Posting Language
    Employment Category
    Education (minimum level)
    Filters
    Education Level
    Experience Level (years)
    Posted in last:
    Salary