Senior 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.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a talented Construction Inspector who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that’s focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec’s most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.

Stantec is at the forefront of the water industry, delivering thousands of projects for hundreds of communities globally. Our purpose is to conceive and develop the most impactful water projects that improve the health, quality of life and sustainability of the communities we live in and serve. From droughts to floods to sanitation systems, Stantec’s Water team designs fit for purpose solutions to all facets of the water infrastructure life cycle. We provide services related to water resources, reservoirs and dams, water supply, wastewater networks and treatment, flood mitigation and river basin management.

Your Key Responsibilities

• You’ll inspect and monitor construction contractor work and prepare daily inspection reports documenting labor, equipment, materials, work activities, safety observations, and construction progress.

• You’ll review contractor reports and maintain accurate project records and photographic documentation.

• You’ll review and provide input on field-related submittals, Requests for Information (RFIs), plan clarifications, geotechnical information, inspection and test plans, and CPM schedules.

• You’ll monitor contractor receipt inspection of materials arriving on-site and observe off-site fabrication, production, and testing activities as required.

• You’ll monitor construction progress for compliance with contract documents, approved submittals, plans, specifications, safety standards, and agency requirements.

• You’ll inspect and verify contractor compliance as detailed in the applicable procedural manual(s) and the Construction and Materials Specifications.

• You’ll identify, document, and communicate non-conforming work and verify implementation of corrective actions.

• You’ll witness field and laboratory testing activities and verify compliance with approved Quality Control (QC) and Quality Assurance (QA) programs.

• You’ll observe tunneling operations including shaft construction, excavation, TBM operations, microtunneling, grouting, ground support installation, lining installation, and other trenchless construction activities.

• You’ll coordinate daily with the Construction Manager, Resident Project Representative, Owner, Engineer, Contractor, and testing agencies regarding field activities and issues.

• You’ll assist in maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with applicable safety policies and procedures.

• You’ll utilize Agency/Client Project Management Information Systems (PMIS) and other electronic systems to prepare inspection reports and maintain project documentation.

• You’ll assist with authorized Force Account change order work performed on a time and materials basis, documenting the use of contractor labor, equipment and materials.

• You’ll review the monthly progress pay estimate submitting by the construction contractor to verify requests for payment of materials, percent complete and earned value.

• You prepare and monitor a project punch list for deficient or uncompleted work by the construction contractor.

Your Capabilities And Credentials:

• You’re able to work in a manner that ensures personal safety as well as the safety of fellow employees by following project and company health and safety guidelines and policies.

• You understand and interpret contract documents and test plan for a designated Work Package for a specific construction activity.

• You’re able to effectively discuss project issues with clients and reviewing agency.

Education & Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of construction project inspection experience required.

• Successful completion of Associate’s Degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Technology or Construction Management is preferred.

• Experience on at least two tunnel projects, including trenchless tunneling experience.

• At least ten years of recent experience in heavy construction, with at least five years of tunnel inspection experience on large and complex engineering/construction projects.

• Knowledge of tunnel construction methods, including TBM, microtunneling, pipe jacking, shaft construction, grouting operations, and ground support systems.

• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, geotechnical reports, contract documents, shop drawings, and construction schedules.

• Experience reviewing contractor submittals, RFIs, inspection and test plans, and quality control documentation.

• Experience performing QA/QC inspections, documenting non-conforming work, and verifying corrective actions.

• Knowledge of construction-related processes and industry practices.

• Ability to coordinate effectively with contractors, engineers, testing agencies, and client representatives.

• Preferred current First Aid and CPR training from a provider recognized by OSHA.

• Preferred OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as a respirator and meet physical demands including walking, standing, lifting up to 40 lbs., climbing ladders, bending, squatting, and crawling in confined spaces.

• Knowledge of Word, Excel, and Outlook. Preferred knowledge of Bluebeam Revu, Visio, AutoCAD, and construction document management systems.

• Excellent written, verbal communication, and organizational skills.

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as required.

This description 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

Pay Transparency:

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:

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 | OH | Cincinnati
Organization: BC-1734 Water-US North Central
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 20/07/2026 02:07:10
Req ID: 1006836

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.