Construction Field Inspector

Your Opportunity:

Stantec’s Construction Support Services (CSS) Program is growing, with project needs in the Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, and Georgia areas for multiple top tier clients. Stantec’s on-site services will be performed by a Project Team responsible for monitoring construction activities to verify that construction is performed per the design and in accordance with the contract documents. A multi-discipline team of engineers and other professionals will provide office support to the Project Team, as required.

Stantec is seeking full-time Construction Field Inspector with our Water Business Line. This is a great opportunity for a motivated, energetic professional who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment.

• Serve as Stantec’s on-site site safety representative, with ability to maintain a safe working environment for themselves and others by participating in daily safety briefings, observations, and walkdowns prior to executing the work or when conditions change.
• Serve as the liaison between the engineer and the contractor.
• Interact routinely, effectively, and professionally with Client and contractor representatives and the Stantec office team.
• Oversee and/or perform required testing (will vary by project type) and maintain required documentation in accordance with the project documents.
• Operate computerized and digital testing and monitoring equipment.
• Track construction progress, observed issues and resolutions, field discussions, etc.
• Review and respond to daily construction issues, working with the design team, Client, and contractor(s) as appropriate to determine a resolution.
• Monitor adherence to contract and design documents.
• Communicate and report discrepancies and deviations from requirements to the design team and Client.
• Conduct construction quality oversight of installed materials and equipment.
• Maintain detailed documentation (daily reports, test results, RFIs, submittals, non-conformance reports, etc.) for inclusion in progress reports and record drawings.
• Attend daily/weekly/monthly project field meetings.
• This position will require primarily fieldwork and requires the ability to travel extensively in the region with overnight stays.

• Working understanding of policies and procedures for Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) protection, including client-specific training (as required).
• Experience with field construction activities and construction quality management is required; experience with construction materials laboratory testing is a plus.
• Interested candidates should have (or have the ability to obtain) certifications related to the position (ACI Level 1 Field Concrete Technician, nuclear density gauge, NICET, Geosynthetics Certification Institute’s Inspector Certification Program, etc.).
• Previous construction experience with relevant experience in the following general areas is preferred, but is not a prerequisite:
  
  - Working on or around power or industrial facilities, flood control structures and impoundments, solar energy systems, etc.
• Heavy earthwork and associated conformance testing
• Cast-in-place and pre-cast concrete structures
• Geosynthetic liner systems
• Fusion welded HDPE pipe
• Pump stations and force mains
• Asphalt and concrete pavement
• Below grade utility piping (water, storm sewer, sanitary, leachate, etc.)
• Ability to use detailed plans for construction, technical specifications, quality management plans, and other project documents.
• Construction observation and inspection experience.
• Familiarity with materials testing requirements and construction tolerances.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.
• A pre-employment drug screen may also be required.
• Client specific background checks and drug screening may also be required.
• Proficient with desktop office software applications (word processor, spreadsheets, email, PDF viewers, etc.).
• Working knowledge of codes and design requirements is a plus.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work weekends as required.

• Safety first attitude.
• Effective written and verbal…