Construction Inspector

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Construction 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.

Your

Key Responsibilities:

May include, but are not limited to, the abilities to:

- 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 and weekend work.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

- 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 can obtain within 3 to 6 months) certifications related to the position:

- ACI Level 1 Field Concrete Technician

- Nuclear density gauge experience

- NICET Level III Soils or NICET Level IV Soils

- Geosynthetics Certification Institute's Inspector Certification Program (GCI-ICP)

- Previous construction experience with relevant experience in the following general areas is preferred, but is not a prerequisite:

- 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 is required, along with client-specific pre-access and random drug screens.

- A pre-employment background check is required, along with client-specific pre-access background checks.

- 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 travel extensively within the region with overnight stays and work weekends as required.

Personal attributes include:

- Safety first attitude.

- Self-motivated - ability to work and accomplish tasks with minimal direction.

- Willingness to learn on the job.

- Positive attitude.

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