Construction Inspector

Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U. Construction Inspector Communities everywhere share the need for clean water. And as they work to meet that need, they’re facing new, more complex challenges every day. Our water professionals collaborate to contribute innovative ideas, guided by scientific rigor and a vision for sustainable growth. Every day, we’re helping communities improve, reuse, and protect our world’s most precious resource. Join our team to deliver transformational projects that will benefit future generations. Grow with us, H2O+U. Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Stantec is positioned to provide engineering and/or construction support services including Construction Administration, Construction Quality Management, Owner’s Engineer, and on-site project representatives for multiple clients in the power industry (coal-fired, hydroelectric, and solar), dams and levees, and municipal utilities. Projects will vary and may consist of landfill construction or closures, modifications or construction of new dams or levees, ground improvements, municipal pipelines, pump stations, water treatment plants, etc. 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 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. Experience with field construction activities and construction quality management is required; experience with construction materials laboratory testing is a plus. Working understanding of policies and procedures for Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) protection, including client-specific training (as required). 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. Working knowledge of codes and design requirements is a plus. Interested candidates should have one or more of the following 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: 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.) 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. Ability to work with a team on large complex projects. Able to work under and meet tight deadlines. Effective time management skills. Ability to work alone in the field. Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent is required, secondary education in related field is a plus. Minimum 5 years’ related experience is preferred. 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.). Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to travel extensively within the region with overnight stays and work weekends as required. This position 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. #INDWater 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. Join us and redefine your personal best. Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week. Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements Primary Location: United States | KY | Lexington Other Locations: United States | TN | Knoxville Organization: BC-1755 Water-US South Employee Status: Regular Business Justification: Replacement Travel: No Schedule: Full time Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stantec